How to get rid of bad breath

 Bad breath

Have people ever avoided talking to you because you had bad breath? This is not just a social issue, bad breath is an indicator of poor dental care, which can lead to more severe dental problems. There are many causes for bad breath, also known as halitosis, and it is made worse by unhealthy daily habits including the food you eat and the way you take care of your teeth.

Everything you eat is chewed in your mouth and odors remain long after your meal, so it is important to brush and floss your mouth properly after meals to get rid of food residues because they are the main cause of bad breath. Regularly brushing your mouth with a mouthwash to fight food residues helps keep your mouth smelling fresh and clean at all times.

 

Causes of bad breath

One of the biggest causes of bad breath is poor dental care. If you don't brush and floss properly, food particles will begin to break down in the mouth and give off a foul odor, causing bad breath. These bites also help bacteria grow inside the mouth and cause the bacteria to decay and deteriorate teeth and gums, producing a sulfur compound and leading to bad breath.

The same bacteria can cause gum infections, and bad breath is one of the first signs.

Instead, skipping meals causes bad breath, because not eating reduces the production of saliva needed to flush bacteria from the teeth, tongue and gums. Medical conditions such as infections in the body, diabetes, kidney failure or liver dysfunction can also cause bad breath and this can be resolved when the medical issue is taken care of.

Dry mouth is another common cause of bad breath, and dry mouth can be treated in a variety of ways to improve your breath.

And don't forget that your diet and the type of food you eat may also affect your mouth odor because strong foods like garlic and onions usually cause a strange smell in the mouth but using mouthwash will take care of that. Bad breath has many causes, including smoking, stress, diet, age, hormonal changes and snoring. Smell emanating from the back of your tongue may indicate postnasal drip.

 

Bad breath symptoms

Fresh breath gives you confidence when talking to people and bad breath can become detrimental to your social life, and it is difficult for you to know if you are one of them and most people may not even teach you about it.

How do you know if your mouth smells bad? One way is to lick your wrist, wait five seconds, and then smell it. If it smells bad, your mouth smells the same.

Some of the other common bad breath symptoms include:

• Postnasal drip
• Bitter and metallic taste in the mouth
• White coating on the tongue
• Thick saliva
• Symptoms of dry mouth, which include difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Burning in the mouth
• Signs of a respiratory tract infection, such as fever, sore throat, persistent cough, and lymph nodes in the neck. 

 

How to get rid of bad breath?

 

When talking to people, fresh breath can trigger a positive reaction, giving you more confidence, and bad breath can cause negative reactions that cause people to avoid talking to you. Taking good care of your teeth and maintaining good oral hygiene will ensure that your mouth stays fresh and will help you with positive social interaction, as well as helping you avoid serious dental problems in the long term.
How to get rid of bad breath naturally?

Brush, floss, and mouthwash regularly to keep your mouth clean.

An antiseptic mouthwash can help kill bacteria and also wash away food particles from hard-to-reach places, leaving your mouth clean.

Don't forget to brush the tongue as well, as we usually ignore it, but the food and bacteria left on the tongue can cause bad breath.

Some studies suggest that rinsing the mouth with black tea prevents the growth of bacteria in dental plaque, and reduces the formation and production of acids.

Eliminate dry mouth by sucking on a sugar-free candy. This helps the saliva glands work and keeps the mouth moist.

Make some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and replacing this habit with healthy eating to maintain oral health.

If the cause of the bad smell is internal or medical, you need to get to the root of the problem. Visit a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

 

How can you control bad breath?

Bad breath (and also chronic) is more common than you think.

But it is easy to face bad breath. No matter the cause, bad breath can be controlled with a good dental care routine, and even as you seek medical treatment for bad breath, you can maintain fresh breath.

A good dental hygiene routine includes:
 

• Teeth brushing - You should brush your teeth twice daily for at least two to three minutes to ensure that you brush your teeth properly. You can brush your teeth after a savory meal, or after eating or drinking anything sweet to make sure there are no food residues in the mouth.
• Flossing - food particles may lie between the teeth, and the brush does not always remove them, so flossing helps to remove all the small residues from the teeth, make sure to clean them properly especially at night.
• Tongue cleaning - often overlooked in the dental routine but the tongue has many layers and food can get stuck in it, and bacteria can also grow for this reason. Use a tongue scraper to keep it clean.
• Rinsing - A good mouthwash may help clean the mouth and teeth in hard-to-reach places. Antiseptic mouthwash helps fight bacteria in the mouth, so make sure it's part of your daily routine and use it twice a day.
• Check-ups - visit the dentist regularly to ensure your oral health and if there is a problem, you can solve it early.