Banish Bad Breath
Upon waking in the morning, majority of people have breaths that smell unpleasant. Yet after they brush their teeth, the smell leaves their mouth and bad breath disappears. In some cases, however, the bad breath doesn’t disappear. There are several reasons why bad breath occurs, and dentaldirectcare.com states some of the most common in the following:
a. The bacteria which live in the tongue and the throat begin to rapidly metabolize sulfur compounds at a high rate, leading to the release of the malodorous smell, commonly known as bad breath.
b. Infections of the gums, tonsils and other parts of the mouth and nose add more bacteria, leading to the increase in the breakdown of sulfur.
c. Dry mouths, due to intake of medicines and alcohol, as well as stress, lead to less amount of saliva to wash away the bacteria.
Now that the reason for bad breath is known, here are some tips from dentaldirectcare.com on how to banish it:
a. Make sure to clean the mouth and tongue as thoroughly as possible, using the proper technique in brushing your tooth, as mentioned in dentaldirectcare.com.
b. Don’t forget to floss between the teeth to remove hard to reach food stuck in the teeth.
c. Avoid foods that are rich in sugar. These attract a lot of bacteria, increasing the chances of having bad breath.
d. Limit eating garlic and onions. These cause certain odors that are not pleasant to the mouth and nose.
e. Gargle with mouthwashes. These products are specially produced to wipe out the bacteria in the mouth and tongue that cause bad breath.
f. Use breath fresheners. Although these do not directly eliminate bad breath, they do help mask the smell for a period of a time.
g. Drink water, especially after eating or when mouth feels dry. Doing so would help wash away the accumulating bacteria in the oral area.
h. Stop smoking. The smell cigarettes emit once they are lit linger in the mouth for a long period of time.
