10 Effective Ways to Keep Fresh Breath
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Unfortunately, an unpleasant smell from the mouth is a problem that is familiar to many, and getting rid of it is not easy.
The causes of an unpleasant odor may be different. A person can abuse food with a specific smell, for example, onions and garlic, during the digestion of which enzymes are released that go out with carbon dioxide in the process of breathing. Also, the reason can be alcohol and smoking, which dehydrate the body, thereby promoting the reproduction of bacteria.
Such diseases as tuberculosis, syphilis, cancer, inflammation of the gallbladder, tonsils and baking, as well as diseases of the respiratory tract are another cause of smell from the mouth. Sometimes a person can be quite healthy, but breathing is still stale. What should I do in this case?
It happens that the cause of the fetid odor can be the food you ate for lunch. In this case, we offer you 10 simple tips, following which you will get rid of this delicate problem.
Toothbrush and thread
In the mouth of a person there are millions of bacteria, to which they live very well and who, by isolating the products of their vital activity, "aromatize" our mouth. Remember, the food we eat is the same food for bacteria, so after meals, always leave your mouth clean. The help will come a toothbrush and a dental floss. If the food particles stay in the dental spaces, then an unpleasant smell will be provided.
Clear Language
Scientists suggest that the bacteria on the top of the tongue are closer to the throat, in fact, protect against an unpleasant odor, while other bacteria actively multiply, on the contrary, producing it. Unfortunately, while specialists can not please us with any discovery about fresh breath and balance between bacteria. However, you can cope on your own. Cleaning the tongue should become a habit, as is brushing your teeth.
Water, water, water again
Why is the morning's breath so terrible that we run to the bath to finally get rid of it with toothpaste and a toothbrush? The thing is that at night much less saliva is released that contains oxygen, restraining the growth of bacteria, and dry mouth, - whether at midnight or noon - can quickly cause bad breath. During the day, to avoid dehydration, drink plenty of water.
Gum
By the way, if you think that the chewing gum can help to solve the problem of dry mouth, by stimulating salivation, you are mistaken. This is just a temporary solution. Chewing gum is something like freshening your breath with a spray, the effect of this method will be temporary and just mask the problem.
Foods that cause bad odor
The food we eat can have a strong impact on our breathing, so first of all, take a good look at what lies in your plate. Naturally, onions and garlic take first place in our hit parade, however some products can surprise you, for example, meat. A delicious steak can remind itself of a smell from the mouth, even if you've washed it with water a hundred times, and then got stuck with dessert. Pieces of meat gather on the gums line, get stuck between the teeth and "climb" under the seals and crowns - for bacteria this feast is a mountain. Also, high-protein and low-carbohydrate foods can influence the smell from the mouth. They can be useful for your figure, but in no way contribute to a healthy, fresh breath. If there are less than 100 grams of carbohydrates per day, then a condition known as ketosis, a metabolic condition, that causes the body to burn fats instead of sugar develops. Ketosis is known for causing malodorous odor from the mouth.
We gargle after eating and drinking
Despite the fact that after eating food remains in the mouth, do not think that drinks are just water that does not leave a trace behind itself. This is not so. The use of acidic drinks, soda, coffee and alcohol will manifest through your breath - the compounds get into the blood and stand out with the exhaled air. In addition, acidic drinks that have a low pH level allow bacteria to multiply, which in turn reward us with the smell of "rotten eggs" (hydrogen sulphide). Therefore, after every drink you drink, try to rinse your mouth with water.
The medicine from nature
Fresh breath will help conserve green tea, which has antibacterial properties. To increase the taste qualities in the brewer, you can add a stick of cinnamon, whose essential oils also resist the formation of an unpleasant odor. Also, a temporary effect can be given by munching mint, parsley, basil, dill and cilantro.
Flavoring products
Just as there are products that affect our breath unfavorably, there are others that, on the contrary, improve it. This is a fruit with a high content of vitamin C, for example, citrus fruits, melons, berries. Instead of multiplying, bacteria begin to die out. And the more you eat, the more losses you put on bacteria. Also guard the healthy breath of standing celery, apples, carrots. They are useful to eat after eating, because they act like a toothbrush, removing all the remnants of food. Also, saliva is added to this process, which starts to be produced in a larger amount.
Quit Smoking
If you smoke, then you probably know the problem of bad breath from the firsthand. Smoke, which draws in a smoker, envelops the mouth with a cocktail of chemicals. In addition to stale breath, smokers are three times more likely to be exposed to oral infections and illnesses. The deposits on the teeth of a smoking person are an ideal habitat for pathogenic microbes.
Going to the dentist
If you stopped eating garlic and onions, abandoned the sour juices and after each drink or a dish you eat, rinse your mouth, and the smell does not go away? Then it's time for you to go to the dentist. According to the American Dental Association, an irregular visit to the dentist is almost the main cause of all problems with the teeth.