How to eliminate bad breath
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How to eliminate bad breath We have all had this happen:
you go to talk to someone and when they open their mouth, your
eyes cross and you feel faint. Hopefully, that person is not
YOU. Why do some people have such bad breath and others don't
seem to have much of a problem with it? Is bad breath a medical
condition? Read on to find out the answers to this and more.
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor
oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other health problems.
Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat
and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.
How Does What You Eat Affect Breath? Basically, all the
food you eat begins to be broken down in your mouth. As foods
are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, they are
eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath.
If you eat foods with strong odors (such as, garlic or onions),
brushing and flossing even mouthwash merely covers up the odor
temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the
foods have passed through your body.
Why Do Poor Habits Cause Bad Breath? If you don't brush
and floss your teeth daily, food particles can remain in your
mouth, which promotes bacteria growth between teeth, around the
gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath. In addition,
odor-causing bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath if
dentures are not properly cleaned.Smoking or chewing
tobacco-based products can also cause bad breath, stain teeth,
reduce your ability to taste foods, and irritate gum tissues.
To prevent bad breath consider the following options:
Avoid foods and habits that include odour-causing properties
such as garlic, onions and dairy products. Avoid smoking. Other
sources of bad breath may include stress, prescription
medication and illness such as a sinus infection, diabetes or
kidney failure. Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day and
floss daily. If this seems difficult, consider advancements such
as electric flossers and multifunctional toothbrushes such as
the new Reach Fresh Breath toothbrush which has a rubber tongue
cleaner designed to remove bacteria and germs that cause bad
breath. Drink lots of water to help your body get rid of
smells from strong-tasting foods and keep your mouth from
becoming dry. Other ways to avoid a dry mouth are breathing
through your nose and avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol and
dairy products. If you are in a rush, you can always freshen
your breath temporarily with gum, mints, sprays or mouthwash.
However these will only mask odour for a short while, and are
not recommended to treat halitosis. A natural temporary remedy
is chewing on parsley - rich in chlorophyll, it is a natural
mouthwash.
See our Breath
Fresheners products.
What Can I Do to Prevent Bad Breath? Bad breath can
be reduced or prevented if you:
Practice good oral
hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove
food debris and plaque. Brush your teeth after you eat (keep a
toothbrush at work or school to brush after lunch). Don't forget
to brush your tongue, too. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3
months. Use floss or an interdental cleaner to remove food
particles and plaque between your teeth once a day. Dentures
should be removed at night and cleaned thoroughly before being
placed in your mouth the next morning. See your dentist
regularly at least twice a year. He or she will conduct an oral
examination and professional teeth cleaning and will be able
detect and treat periodontal disease, dry mouth, or other
problems that may be the cause of bad mouth odor. Stop
smoking/chewing tobacco-based products. Ask your dentist for
tips on kicking the habit. Drink lots of water. This will
keep your mouth moist. Chewing gum (preferably sugarless) or
sucking on candy (preferably sugarless) also stimulates the
production of saliva, which helps wash away food particles and
bacteria. Keep a log of the foods you eat. If you think the
foods that you eat may be causing your bad breath, record what
you eat so that you can determine which foods may be
contributing to the problem. Bring the log to your dentist to
review. Similarly, make a list of the medications you take. Some
medications may play a role in creating mouth odors.
See
our Mouth Freshners products.
Who Treats Bad Breath? In most cases, your dentist can
treat the cause of bad breath. If your dentist determines that
your mouth is healthy and that the odor is not of oral origin,
you may be referred to your family doctor or to a specialist to
determine the odor source and treatment plan. If the odor is due
to gum disease, for example, your dentist can either treat the
disease or refer you to a periodontist, a dentist who
specializes in treating gum conditions.
Steps:
Practice good oral hygiene to kill the
bacteria that cause bad breath: Brush twice a day and floss once
a day. Use an oral rinse. See the dentist twice a year. Breath
mints, sprays, mouthwash and gum mask bad breath but don't
resolve it. Use a plastic spoon to scrape off white residue
on your tongue this is often the culprit. Or buy a tongue
scraper at a drugstore. Brush after eating foods such as
milk, cheese and fish. The breakdown of protein in the mouth
contributes to bad breath. Avoid dry mouth--it's an
environment that promotes bad breath. Breathe through your nose,
drink plenty of water and steer clear of alcohol. Clean
dentures in an antiseptic solution nightly. See your dentist
if the problem continues. Bad breath can be a sign of gum
disease, faulty dental work or some other medical problem.
Certain medications, the onset of menstruation, drinking coffee,
smoking and fasting can also cause bad breath.
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