How to stop Bad Breath ?



Do you avoid meeting some people because of they have Bad Breath? Have you ever been embarrassed to talk to people because of the foul smell in your mouth? I have done that. The medical term used to describe breath odor is Halitosis and the scientific term is oral malodor. Halitosis is an unpleasant condition that causes embarrassment to many. I have a client who is a top ranking Official in a Government department holding an influential position and liaises with top level persons on a daily basis. His breathe odor is so unbearable that I try to avoid meeting him unless it’s really urgent. I also have so far not gathered the guts to tell him that he needs to do something to stop bad breath either because he may take offence. Their had been times when I did not want to talk to anyone as I know that my breath does not smell fresh because of the cough I have been suffering from. Imagine lawyers, sales persons, teachers or people who need to communicate with a lot of persons on a daily basis suffering from bad breathe problems!

Some possible Causes of Bad Breathe

1) Poor Dental Hygiene which result in Bacteria and fungal infection which creates sulfur compounds causing bad breath. Do not avoid meeting your dentist if you have swollen, bleeding or unhealthy gums, loosening, shifting or sensitive tooth, pus coming from around the teeth, Pain on chewing, mouth ulcers or tooth decay.

2) Throat/nasal infection/ Sinus Infections.

3) Eating certain foods like onion, garlic and cabbage contain high amounts of sulfur compounds causes bad breathe. Weakened digestive system and Dehydration results in bad breathe as well.

4) Dieting, fasting, or talking for long periods of time can get the saliva dried up causing bad breath.

5) Hormonal changes – pregnancy or menstruation some times causes bad breathe.

6) Some drugs including penicillamine and lithium especially when taken on a long term basis causes bad breathe.

7) Drinking alcohol or smoking

8) Diseases like cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, dehydration, and zinc deficiency can cause bad breathe.

9) Tongue/ lip piercing can cause infections and their by bad breath.

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