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Nobody wants raunchy breath, which is why mouthwash can be found in many bathroom cabinets across America. The crazy part is, though, it may actually cause your breath to smell worse.

If your mouthwash contains alcohol -- which about 90 percent of all brands do -- you may want to rethink using it before your next big date. As it turns out, alcohol dries your mouth to the point that bacteria gets stuck there, rather than being washed away by saliva. What's more, alcohol can actually feed surviving bacteria, say researchers from Tel Aviv University, causing your breath to smell even worse. So, swishing some mouthwash around may provide a quick fix, but it will probably be very temporary.

Try alcohol-free mouthwash for fresher breath and be sure to floss. Also, try not to go hungry, as prolonged periods of not eating have also been shown to cause funky breath. Then, you should finally be ready to pick up your date and not have to worry about them wilting like a flower.

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