"Bad Breath"- Halitosis Uncovered
Americans spent millions of dollars on toothpastes, candy mints, lozenges, gums, and mouthwashes, almost anything that promises fresher breath.
Unfortunately, no toothpaste, lozenge or mouthwash can cure bad breath.
All it can do is mask bad odor but can not prevent or cure sore throats, gum inflammation or tooth decay.
Considered by many as a minor health problem, bad breath can be distressing and socially embarrassing.
We all more or less have experienced bad breath through our life.
It is not difficult to deal with it when it occurs occasionally but it can become a real problem in long lasting complicated cases due to various diseases and medications.
Many people are not aware that they have bad breath.
This is because the cells in the nose that are responsible for the sense of smell actually become unresponsive to the continuous stream of bad smell.
If you have bad breath, you may need to be told, or you may notice the negative reaction of other people when you are just to close.
You can easily self-diagnose a bad breath.
Sometimes bad breath is noticed by an unpleasant or bitter taste in your mouth.
You can lick your wrist, let it dry for a few seconds and smell the area, or cup your hands over your mouth and sniff your own breath.
If you need a second opinion, ask a friend, family member, your dentist or your doctor.
On a morning when you are flying through your get-ready routine and you realise that you have less than fresh breath , simply eat an pear or mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 cup of warm water, gargle for 30 seconds, rinse; job well done.
You also have the fallowing options: brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with solution of sea salt water or with worm water to which you can add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract or oregano oil.
Chewing cinnamon stick, fresh parsley, mint and peppermint works very well.
Other solution is to use the commercial mouth washes and mints that I do not recommend because they contain alcohol, preservatives, sugar, color and other toxic components.
However, keep in mind that all above provide only a temporary relief and if bad breath continue to persist, the real causes of bad breath will have to be identified as persistent bad breath may be a sign of more serious dental or medical problem.
Causes of Halitosis, prevention and treatment The medical condition "dry mouth" caused by the side effects of various medications or illness can lead to odor problems.
Saliva is necessary to moisten and cleanse the mouth by neutralizing acids produced by plaque and washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks.
If not removed, these cells decompose and can cause bad breath.
Drink more water.
Believe it or not, saliva is your best weapon against bad breath.
By washing away food particles and bacteria, saliva helps to eliminate odor, too.
The older you get the more likely you are to get dehydrated.
Make drinking water a habit, because water will help keep the bacteria in the mouth to a minimum.
Drinking water has a lot of health benefits, and preventing bad breath is one of them.
Bad breath can be caused by certain food and beverages that we consume such as garlic, onions, spices, alcohol, diets rich in fat and meat.
When these foods and beverages are digested, volatile substances or chemicals are absorbed into bloodstream and are carried to the lungs where they are exhaled in the breath.
Smoking can also cause a bad breath.
Bad breath can be a result of missing meals, fasting and low-calorie diets.
The morning bad breath is caused largely because saliva production slows down while you sleep, allowing particles of food to decompose, and also due to the accumulation of plaque and dead cells in you mouth.
In these cases it is not difficult to prevent and control a bad breath.
To avoid social embarrassment you should not eat garlic, onions and other bad breath causing food a day before social events, because sometime it can take more than 48 hour for the body to completely eliminate bad odors.
Follow the rule; never go out or meet people with completely empty stomach! Halitosis can be caused by bad oral hygiene, problems with dentures, gum disease and tooth decay.
Bad breath often strikes those who are not properly taking care of their oral health.
In most cases is attributed to anaerobic sulfur producing bacteria.
These bacteria breed in the mouth particularly beneath the surface of the tongue, between the teeth and tonsil area.
While most bad breath can be banished with simple hygienic steps, there are times when dental or medical conditions might be the culprit.
If there is a persistent odor in your mouth, make an appointment with your dentist.
Your dentist will be able to pinpoint any cavities or tooth decay, or gum disease that might be causing your 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.
On rare occasions bad breath can signal a larger problem, including; lung disease, sinus infection,candidacies,poor digestion,constipation, kidney or liver failure.
The best fight against bad odor is prevention.
Since bad breath in most cases is attributed to the bacteria in the mouth, an obvious solution for bad breath is good dental hygiene.
It is important for you to learn how to practice a good oral hygiene, how to prevent cavities and how to to keep your gums in good shape.
Here are some tips that will do wonders for you: oYou should do "oil pulling", first thing in the morning and brush and floss your teeth a few times a day o To keep hydrated, drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to keep your mouth moist o Eat regularly and avoiding fasting or skipping meals o Do not consume garlic, onion or any other odor causing food or beverages before any social events o To stimulate saliva flow, eat a lot of acidic fruits such as oranges and chew fibrous vegetables o Check with your dentist for any dental problem you might have o Check with your doctor to for any medical condition or medications that might be cause of bad breath
Unfortunately, no toothpaste, lozenge or mouthwash can cure bad breath.
All it can do is mask bad odor but can not prevent or cure sore throats, gum inflammation or tooth decay.
Considered by many as a minor health problem, bad breath can be distressing and socially embarrassing.
We all more or less have experienced bad breath through our life.
It is not difficult to deal with it when it occurs occasionally but it can become a real problem in long lasting complicated cases due to various diseases and medications.
Many people are not aware that they have bad breath.
This is because the cells in the nose that are responsible for the sense of smell actually become unresponsive to the continuous stream of bad smell.
If you have bad breath, you may need to be told, or you may notice the negative reaction of other people when you are just to close.
You can easily self-diagnose a bad breath.
Sometimes bad breath is noticed by an unpleasant or bitter taste in your mouth.
You can lick your wrist, let it dry for a few seconds and smell the area, or cup your hands over your mouth and sniff your own breath.
If you need a second opinion, ask a friend, family member, your dentist or your doctor.
On a morning when you are flying through your get-ready routine and you realise that you have less than fresh breath , simply eat an pear or mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 cup of warm water, gargle for 30 seconds, rinse; job well done.
You also have the fallowing options: brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with solution of sea salt water or with worm water to which you can add a few drops of grapefruit seed extract or oregano oil.
Chewing cinnamon stick, fresh parsley, mint and peppermint works very well.
Other solution is to use the commercial mouth washes and mints that I do not recommend because they contain alcohol, preservatives, sugar, color and other toxic components.
However, keep in mind that all above provide only a temporary relief and if bad breath continue to persist, the real causes of bad breath will have to be identified as persistent bad breath may be a sign of more serious dental or medical problem.
Causes of Halitosis, prevention and treatment The medical condition "dry mouth" caused by the side effects of various medications or illness can lead to odor problems.
Saliva is necessary to moisten and cleanse the mouth by neutralizing acids produced by plaque and washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks.
If not removed, these cells decompose and can cause bad breath.
Drink more water.
Believe it or not, saliva is your best weapon against bad breath.
By washing away food particles and bacteria, saliva helps to eliminate odor, too.
The older you get the more likely you are to get dehydrated.
Make drinking water a habit, because water will help keep the bacteria in the mouth to a minimum.
Drinking water has a lot of health benefits, and preventing bad breath is one of them.
Bad breath can be caused by certain food and beverages that we consume such as garlic, onions, spices, alcohol, diets rich in fat and meat.
When these foods and beverages are digested, volatile substances or chemicals are absorbed into bloodstream and are carried to the lungs where they are exhaled in the breath.
Smoking can also cause a bad breath.
Bad breath can be a result of missing meals, fasting and low-calorie diets.
The morning bad breath is caused largely because saliva production slows down while you sleep, allowing particles of food to decompose, and also due to the accumulation of plaque and dead cells in you mouth.
In these cases it is not difficult to prevent and control a bad breath.
To avoid social embarrassment you should not eat garlic, onions and other bad breath causing food a day before social events, because sometime it can take more than 48 hour for the body to completely eliminate bad odors.
Follow the rule; never go out or meet people with completely empty stomach! Halitosis can be caused by bad oral hygiene, problems with dentures, gum disease and tooth decay.
Bad breath often strikes those who are not properly taking care of their oral health.
In most cases is attributed to anaerobic sulfur producing bacteria.
These bacteria breed in the mouth particularly beneath the surface of the tongue, between the teeth and tonsil area.
While most bad breath can be banished with simple hygienic steps, there are times when dental or medical conditions might be the culprit.
If there is a persistent odor in your mouth, make an appointment with your dentist.
Your dentist will be able to pinpoint any cavities or tooth decay, or gum disease that might be causing your 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.
On rare occasions bad breath can signal a larger problem, including; lung disease, sinus infection,candidacies,poor digestion,constipation, kidney or liver failure.
The best fight against bad odor is prevention.
Since bad breath in most cases is attributed to the bacteria in the mouth, an obvious solution for bad breath is good dental hygiene.
It is important for you to learn how to practice a good oral hygiene, how to prevent cavities and how to to keep your gums in good shape.
Here are some tips that will do wonders for you: oYou should do "oil pulling", first thing in the morning and brush and floss your teeth a few times a day o To keep hydrated, drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to keep your mouth moist o Eat regularly and avoiding fasting or skipping meals o Do not consume garlic, onion or any other odor causing food or beverages before any social events o To stimulate saliva flow, eat a lot of acidic fruits such as oranges and chew fibrous vegetables o Check with your dentist for any dental problem you might have o Check with your doctor to for any medical condition or medications that might be cause of bad breath
