All people have bad
breath every morning. This is common for all but if you have bad breath in all
other times, then there might be some problem in health (gum disease,
gastrointestinal problems, heart disease, etc) or they are due to food habits.
Mostly for many people, bacteria in the mouth feast on food particles left in
the teeth gaps which results in bad breath.
Causes
for bad Breath:
·
Unclean
Tongue
·
Dried
fruits
·
Alcohol,
smoking and tobacco habits
·
A
low carb diet
·
Cracked
teeth
·
Certain
medications
·
Health
issues like liver or kidney problems, pneumonia, cold, bronchitis, postnasal
drip, sinus infections, diabetes and acid reflux.
Top
10 ways to prevent bad breath:
1) Intake of Green
plants: Eating fresh
sprig of mint, cilantro, basil or parsley can do more good to fight against bad
breath. The chlorophyll in the plants neutralizes the bad odor from our mouth.
2) Lemon or Orange
peel: It is better to
chew a piece of lemon or orange peel after washing it thoroughly. The citric
acid in the rinds destroys the bad breath and gives freshness to our mouth by
stimulating salivary glands.
3) Cloves, Fennel
seeds and Aniseed: Chew a handful
of these three to prevent bad odor from mouth. They are rich in antiseptic
properties that fight against the bad odor bacteria.
4) Avoid acidic
drinks: Carbonated and
sugary drinks cause cavities in tooth. Thus bacteria reside in tooth and cause
bad breath. Even though if you can’t avoid some beverages like coffee, just
rinse your mouth with plain water after drinking it.
5) Drink more Water: Drink sufficient amount of water and
stay hydrated to avoid dry mouth. Drinking more water is good for health as
well as it washes away the food particles and bacteria which causes bad odor in
your mouth.
6) Fresh fruits &
Vegetables: Eating fruits
and vegetables are the best way to remove unwanted bacteria from your mouth.
They are the natural cleanser for mouth. Eating more carrots, celery and apples
is good for health because they are rich in fiber and also they remove bacteria
from teeth, tongue and gums.
7) Sugar-free Gum: In case of medications and low carb
diet, you can chew sugar-free gums to mask the bad breath. Intake of sugarless
candy or gum stimulates flow of saliva which will wash out food debris and
bacteria.
8) Clean your Tongue: Many people do not give importance to
tongue after brushing or flossing. If you want to get rid of bad odor or breath
from your mouth, just clean your tongue whenever you notice white as well as
yellow stains in it and keep it free from bacteria.
9) Salt Water: Salt water does wonder whenever we
suffer from swelling gums and throat pain. Similarly, gargling with salt water
eliminates bacteria from throat as well as tonsils and gives good odor.
10) Eat Probiotic
foods: Bad breath also
develops due to toxins in digestive tract, constipation and poor dietary
habits. Hence eating more probiotics-rich food items will be a great remedy.
Foods like yogurt, apple cider vinegar, kefir are rich in probiotics.
Probiotics are the best option to replace harmful bacteria which causes bad
smell.
Other than the above
points, brushing and flossing twice a day is very important and it is more
important to replace the toothbrush every three months. Visiting the dentist
once in a year and having a check-up is good even though you maintain oral
hygiene.
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