Causes & Remedies of Bad Breath
Millions of people all over the world suffer from bad breath or halitosis. Bad breath can badly affect your social life, your career prospects and even your self-esteem.What are common causes of bad breath ?
The main cause usually stems from
1. Poor dental hygiene.
2. Bacteria that comes from left over food particles in the mouth.
3. Strong smelling foods or items such as garlic & onion also contribute to bad breath.
4. Smoking.
5. Periodontitis.
6. Sinus infections.
7. Alcohol
8. Poor Digestion
What are symptoms of bad breath ?
1. Acidic taste.
2. Xerostomia or Dry mouth.
3. White scrapping of tongue.
4. Mucous.
5. Thick Saliva.
How do i get rid of bad breath at home ?
Conventional remedies for halitosis include:
1. Mouthwashes containing
chlorhexidine do help but it should not be used more than 2 months in a year as it can also cause
stains.
2. Brush and floss your
teeth at least twice make sure to also brush the gums, the tongue, roof of
the mouth & inside of the cheeks.
3. Rinse out left over food
particles in your mouth after eating.
4. Avoid coffee, alcohol or smoking.
5. Drink lot of liquids, at least
eight cups of water each day, to keep your mouth hydrated, as saliva is a
natural antibacterial and helps flush down food particles in your mouth.
6. Taking vitamin C helps
protect & heal your gums from damage and disease. Vitamin C is
plentiful in strawberry, cabbage, orange, red pepper and kiwi fruit.
7. Eating food rich in acidophilus such
as yogurt helps to balance the bacteria in the intestine to healthy
level and thus reduce halitosis.
8. Eating food that fights plaque build-up
also helps fight foul breath like cheese, peanut, celery and carrot.
9. Eating less meat and more
fiber such as vegetables and fruits help temporarily mask bad breath. Snack on
fresh raw vegetables and fruits such as parsley, celery, carrot apple &
pear. Parsley is effective because it contains chlorophyll, chemical found in
plants that is a natural breath freshener.
10. Eat food rich in fiber to fight constipation. Your body absorbs a large amount of bacteria from a meat-laden diet. Fiber helps promote regular bowel movements that remove these toxins from your body that cause bad smelling breath. Food rich in fiber include pea, dried bean, brown rice, prune, fig & wheat product.
Thus, maintaining a balanced diet is an effective way to ensure good bodily health, helps eliminate bad breath and keeps your breath smelling sweet.
