Bad breath, medically called halitosis, is a noticeable and
unpleasant odor in the breath which caused by poor dental health habits,
smoking, types of food, liver and kidney problems…
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, is a noticeable and unpleasant odor in the breath which
caused by poor dental health habits,
smoking, types of food, liver and kidney problems…. It is not a medical
emergency, but it can make people feel embarrassed, shy and self- conscious.
Many people
use chewing gums or pepper mint with
the target of dissipating bad breath.
However, this method only has short-term effects. Read on and find out ways to
prevent or treat it.
Brush or scrape your tongue
Bad breath often occurs when food gets trapped between the teeth and the
tongue. The food breaks down and releases bacteria which then create a sulfur
gas having bad smell. Use a soft rubber wiper or a tongue scraper or a spoon to remove bacteria at the back of the
tongue.
Brush your teeth and use floss or interdental cleaner twice a day
Do not
forget to brush twice a day and use floss to remove food debris and plaque to
obtain a healthy breath.
Remember,
gum diseases may be the cause of bad
mouth odor, so you need to have your teeth checked regularly.
Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash
Dead cells
that accumulate on your tongue, gums and cheeks will increase because of dry
mouth. When the saliva flow decreases, these cells decompose and cause bad breath.
Use mouthwash that is alcohol-free before
bedtime. You can use water instead.
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