HALITOSIS -Banish Bad Breath
It happens to mostly every one and embarrassing to many. No one enjoys being told that their breath stinks. Halitosis is a foul odor emanating from the mouth. It’s not a medical emergency, but some 25 to 30 percent of the world’s population suffers with this distressing problem. Put your best breath forward by following these daily habits and remedies for bad breath. Daily Habits Brush the teeth Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Scrape your tongue Scraper are designed specifically to apply pressure across the surface of tongue to remove the bacteria that brushing alone can’t. Gargle Salt helps get rid of bacteria from throat and tonsils. Regular salt water gargle can keep bad breath at bay Drink Water
Drinking lots of water will keep mouth moist. After eating, swish some water around mouth to clear away any food stuck on teeth to stop the growth of bacteria. It’s a preventative measure, as dehydration is one the causes of bad breath. Remedies for bad breath Chew Gum/Herbs Chew a handful of cloves, fennel seeds, or aniseeds. Their antiseptic qualities help fight bad breath-causing bacteria. Chewing the sugar free gum lead to increase the saliva production in the mouth and keep the mouth moist Yogurt Daily eating of a single cup of yogurt will lead to prevent bad breath by reducing the odor causing compound such as hydrogen sulfide Cinnamon Rather than using alcohol contained mouth wash use a natural one Add three teaspoons of cinnamon powder to one large cup of hot water. Mix it well and use it as a mouthwash. Lemon The acidic content in lemons prevents growth of bacteria in your mouth. Plus, its strong pleasant smell helps mask the bad odor. Stir one tablespoon of lemon juice into a cup of water and rinse mouth with it solve the problem of dry mouth and bad breath Baking Soda Brushing the teeth with baking soda will help to reduce the acidity in mouth, preventing bacteria from growing. Gargle with baking soda help to kill bacteria on tongue and in throat. Avoid these Trigger Foods Onion and garlic two biggest offender of odor and the bad breath continues even after brushing the teeth So better to avoid them before going at work or meeting people Tobacco Besides causing cancer, smoking can damage the gums also lead to stain your teeth and bad breath
Coffee Coffee has the highest sulfur compounds that lead to worst odor Caffeine also slower the saliva production lead to bad breath Mouth wash Most mouthwashes contain alcohol, long-term use of mouthwash changes the Ph of the mouth and throat It has been linked to mouth and throat cancers. If the bad breath still continues book an appointment with the Doctor ask for the medical help and Save Your Breath.
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