One way to check whether you have bad breath is to cover your mouth and nose, blow it, and sniff your breath. Another way is to ask someone you trust that your breath has an odor.
The cost of an implant tooth in VietnamKeep in mind that many people experience "morning breath", which is the result of diminishing saliva during sleep and facilitating the removal of acid and rotting food in your mouth. Proper brushing and flossing before going to bed, brushing teeth and tongue in the morning, usually limits bad breath in the morning.
Bad breath
Bad breath is caused by two main causes, both internal and external
Oral causes:
(Systemic causes bad breath like diabetes (Acetone odor), kidney failure (fish smell), liver disease (egg smell mixed with garlic) ... A sudden natural person with bad breath then one must think of a general pathology.
Many people think that stomach (stomach) causes bad breath, but actually stomach disease does not affect bad breath because the esophagus is usually squeezed back, the air does not come up.
Some foods cause bad breath such as onions, garlic, eggs, fish ... Because of digestion sulfur compounds are created and absorbed into the bloodstream, leading to the lungs and releasing breath causing bad breath in a lot of temporary. hours or days.
Some oral medicines also remove bad breath like cold medicine, allergy medication, high blood pressure medication, antidepressant ...
Dental tourim in VietnamIn females, hormonal changes at the time of ovulation, such as the menstrual period, can cause the breath to have a distinctive odor.
Causes in the mouth:
About 90% of bad breath is caused by the mouth. Bad breath is caused by bacteria that break down the protein inside the mouth cavity to produce volatile sulfur compounds.
Bacteria that cause bad breath are anaerobic bacteria that are often hidden under the plaque, in the placenta, in the periodontal pocket, and between the openings of the mucosa.
Protein sources come from food debris, bacteria, and dead skin cells from the oral mucosa.
In short any physical condition in the mouth causes bacteria and food or dead cells to accumulate where the decay occurs and odors form. The conditions, the most common causes of bad breath is poor oral hygiene, dirty tongue, periodontal disease, dry mouth.
Some ways to stop bad breath
- Avoid foods that can cause bad odors in the mouth.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables; Limit meat and fat, cheese has a strong smell;
Avoid excessive alcohol, cigarettes, cigars;
- Please see your doctor for chronic diseases such as I mentioned above and treatment.
If wearing false teeth, remove at night, wash and soak in sterile water overnight;
- Less coffee
- Visit your dentist regularly, at least once a year to clean your teeth
Fragrances such as peppermint oil or wintergreen oil can only mask the bad breath for a few tens of minutes after use, not to stop bad breath. Oral water should be used in the evening when bacteria are active.
Chlohexidine gluconate (Peridex, Perio-Gard) or cetylpyridinium chloride, benzethonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, zinc chloride are very good.
Use apple cider vinegar: You can use apple cider vinegar as a mouthwash to combat bad breath. Add half a tablespoon of vinegar to a glass of water and rinse for about 10 seconds.
Use Baking Soda with Toothpaste: Baking soda works by changing the pH level (acidity) in your mouth to help prevent the development of bad breath bacteria.
Use tea tree oil with toothpaste: Using toothpaste with tea tree oil can be an effective remedy for bad breath. You need to add a drop of oil to your toothpaste before brushing your teeth. You can also prepare mouthwash with tea tree oil by adding 3 drops to a cup of warm water. Gargle 2-3 times a day, after each meal.
- Eat citrus fruits: Dry mouth usually causes bad breath. If the cause of bad breath is dry mouth, eat fruit such as orange and lemon. Citric acid in fruits, stimulates salivation, eliminates some bacteria that cause bad breath.
Chlorophyll, a mild disinfectant, is found in parsley, chewing on parsley leaves to neutralize bad breath. You can also improve the digestive system by eating parsley, which will reduce intestinal gas, prevent bad breath ...
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