Bad breath can be caused in particular by the consumption of
tobacco, alcohol or food such as garlic, onion or anchovies, known to leave an
unpleasant odor.
Moreover, the more dry the mouth, the more the bacteria
proliferate and stay there, generating unpleasant odors. In this sense,
anything that contributes to reducing saliva production tends to give bad
breath: mouth breathing, aging and absorption of certain medications. Bad
breath can also be related to a medical condition.
1.
Poor oral hygiene
Good dental hygiene remains fundamental to correcting a
problem of halitosis. Brush your teeth after each meal and use floss every day.
This is the best way to eliminate bacteria in the mouth and between teeth,
where bacteria causing bad breath multiply.
By brushing your teeth without delay, you prevent the
development of plaque, soft and sticky film that covers the teeth and gums. Do
not forget to replace your toothbrush at regular intervals, as micro-organisms
can settle in and infect your mouth.
Have your teeth regularly cleaned at the dentist to minimize
plaque build-up. The Canadian Dental Association recommends a dental check-up
every six months, but your dentist can lengthen or shorten this period
depending on how you brush your teeth.
To preserve your toothbrush from bacteria, keep it upside
down in a plastic cup with lid, filled with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse well
before using.
Also rub your tongue with the toothbrush or scraper to get
rid of the bacteria that house them. You can also rinse your mouth with a
commercial product provided, however, not to abuse it and avoid those with high
alcohol content: by drying out your mouth, they could contribute to
exacerbating the problem.
2. Morning Breath
Saliva acting as a natural mouthwash. As you sleep, salivation decreases and smelly bacteria begin to multiply. Try to breathe through the nose to prevent your mouth from becoming dehydrated further. At bedtime and awakening, brushing your teeth and using floss will keep your mouth cleaner and fresher.
3. Gum disease
Paleontologist or gum disease is a bacterial infection affecting the tissues that surround the teeth. Gums that bleed are sometimes signs of gingivitis, an inflammation that gives bad breath. People who suffer from it are more prone to have bad breath because of the accumulation of bacteria.
If you can not get rid of bad breath even by brushing your
teeth and using floss every day, the Canadian Dental Association encourages you
to consult your dentist to make sure you do not suffer from a disease of the
gums.
4. The foods you have eaten can give you bad breath !
The foods you eat change your breath, especially those with a high aromatic content like onions, alcohol and garlic. Some types of food can cause bad breath, including meat, sugar, fatty or very spicy foods, and sweetened dairy products. In addition, foods rich in fructose or very acid can also cause halitosis.
Also make sure not to skip meals. When you stay fasting for
long periods of time, your mouth dries up, creating an environment conducive to
the proliferation of bacteria.
5. Smoking
Not only does smoking leave an ash-like smell, but the smoke changes salivation: your mouth becomes drier. Even worse, the chemicals found in cigarettes can also cause bad breath. Smoking can also cause heart disease and several cancers, including the mouth.
6. Dental prostheses
Food particles and bacteria can be trapped between prostheses and gums. Bacteria by growing and food particles by fragmenting produce bad odors. To combat these bacteria, it is recommended to remove and clean dental prostheses after each meal and gently brush the gums.
7. Untreated health problems
Persistent bad breath can reveal serious health problems. In addition, respiratory tract infection, chronic sinusitis, post-nasal discharge, chronic bronchitis, diabetes or gastrointestinal disorders. Consult your dentist or belly doctor to determine the causes of a bad breath that persists.
8. Hygiene of the tongue
The surface of the tongue acts as a kind of carpet where food particles, bacteria and post-nasal secretions can accumulate, thus forming a kind of soil where bacteria multiply. The tongue cleaner or tongue scraper is more effective than the toothbrush to remove casey, a pasty matter that accumulates on the surface of the tongue. Clean your tongue regularly: this could greatly improve your breath.
