Bad Breath - Causes & Remedy
Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis its unpleasant condition that's cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren't even aware there's a problem. If you are concerned about bad breath see your dentist. he or she can help identify the cause and if its due to an oral infection, develop a treatment plan to help and eliminate it ..
What you eat affets the air you exhale: Certain food such as garlic and onions contribute to objectionable breath odor. once the food is absorbed into the blood stream it is transferred to the lungs where it is expelled. brushing flossing and mouthwash will only mask the the odor temporarily.Odors continue untill the body eliminates the food . Dieters may develop unpleasant breath from the infrequent eating. If you dont brush and floss daily particles of food remain in the mouth collecting bacteria which can cause bad breath. Food that collects between the teeth,on the tongue and around the gums can rot leaving an unplesant odor.
Bad breath can also be caused by dry mouth( xerostomia): This occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessory to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may cause odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various medications, salivory gland problems or continiously breathing through mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth your dentist may prescribe an artificial saliva or suggest using sugarless candy and increasing your fluid intake.
Tobacco products cause bad breath: If you use tobacco ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.
Bad breath may be the sign of medical disorder: Such as local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, post nasal drip, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment . If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy, you may be reffered to your family doctor or a specialist to determine the cause of bad breath.
Maintaining good oral health is essential to reducing bad breath: Schedule regular dental visits for a professional cleaning and checkup. If you think you have constant bad breath keep a log of the foods you eat and make a list of medications you take. Some medications may play a role in creating mouth odors. Let your dentist know if you have had any surgery or illness since your last appointment.
Brush twice a day with flouride toothpaste : This is to remove debris and plaque. Brush your tongue, too. Once a day use floss or an interdental cleaner to clean between teeth.
Mouthwashes are generally cosmetic: Motuhwashes dont have long lasting effect on bad breath. if you must constantly use a breath freshner to hide unpleasant mouth odor, see your dentist. If you need extra help in controlling plaque, your dentist may recommend using special antimicrobial mouth rinse. A flouride mouth rinse used along with the brushing and flossing can help prevent tooth decay.
What you eat affets the air you exhale: Certain food such as garlic and onions contribute to objectionable breath odor. once the food is absorbed into the blood stream it is transferred to the lungs where it is expelled. brushing flossing and mouthwash will only mask the the odor temporarily.Odors continue untill the body eliminates the food . Dieters may develop unpleasant breath from the infrequent eating. If you dont brush and floss daily particles of food remain in the mouth collecting bacteria which can cause bad breath. Food that collects between the teeth,on the tongue and around the gums can rot leaving an unplesant odor.
Bad breath can also be caused by dry mouth( xerostomia): This occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessory to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may cause odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various medications, salivory gland problems or continiously breathing through mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth your dentist may prescribe an artificial saliva or suggest using sugarless candy and increasing your fluid intake.
Tobacco products cause bad breath: If you use tobacco ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.
Bad breath may be the sign of medical disorder: Such as local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, post nasal drip, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment . If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy, you may be reffered to your family doctor or a specialist to determine the cause of bad breath.
Maintaining good oral health is essential to reducing bad breath: Schedule regular dental visits for a professional cleaning and checkup. If you think you have constant bad breath keep a log of the foods you eat and make a list of medications you take. Some medications may play a role in creating mouth odors. Let your dentist know if you have had any surgery or illness since your last appointment.
Brush twice a day with flouride toothpaste : This is to remove debris and plaque. Brush your tongue, too. Once a day use floss or an interdental cleaner to clean between teeth.
Mouthwashes are generally cosmetic: Motuhwashes dont have long lasting effect on bad breath. if you must constantly use a breath freshner to hide unpleasant mouth odor, see your dentist. If you need extra help in controlling plaque, your dentist may recommend using special antimicrobial mouth rinse. A flouride mouth rinse used along with the brushing and flossing can help prevent tooth decay.
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