Want fresh breath? Have a glass of wine.

It's New Year's Eve, everyone, so get ready to raise your glasses. A touch of the bubbly is always fun, but if you plan on kissing someone at midnight, you may be better off sticking to wine.

According to an article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, drinking wine -- red or white -- may help fight certain types of oral bacteria. Apart from making your breath fresher, reducing bacteria can also help do away with dental plaque and even combat streptococci, which is one of the leading causes of sore throats.

Of course, this is not license to down an entire bottle of vino by yourself. Please drink responsibly and, as always, be safe.