Whats the best way to deal with bad breath?
*Thinking a bit* Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem which often comes from the activity of bacteria in the mouth. Although there is no way of knowing for sure, most adults probably suffer from bad breath occasionally, with perhaps a quarter suffering on a regular basis.
Most cases of bad breath appear to be due to the breakdown of proteins by a variety of micro-organisms. Several of the breakdown products are foul smelling gases.
In people with healthy teeth and gums, the odour usually comes from the far back region of the tongue, and grows stronger when the patient starts talking. Breath odor and body odor can be a signal of unhealthy conditions. There are other reasons for bad breath other than the mouth.
* Infections in the sinuses or lungs * Diabetes mellitus (acetone smell) * Kidney failure (fishy odor) * Malfunction of the liver * Stomach disorders * Sjogren’s syndrome (extreme dryness of mouth & nasal passage) * Disorder of metabolism ; body can’t process choline (fishy odor) * Fasting or on diets
Do’s * Visit your dentist regularly. * Have your teeth cleaned periodically by a dental professional. * Floss or otherwise clean between your teeth, as recommended by your dentist. Choose unscented floss so that you can detect those areas between your teeth that give off odours, and clean them more carefully. * Brush your teeth and gums properly. * Ask your dentist to recommend a toothbrush or scraper for your tongue. Clean your tongue all the way back gently, but thoroughly. * Drink plenty of liquids. * Chew sugar-free gum for a minute or two at a time, especially if your mouth feels dry. chewing parsley, mint, cloves or fennel seeds may also help. * Clean your mouth after eating or drinking milk products, fish and meat. * Unless your dentist advises otherwise, soak dentures overnight in antiseptic solution. * Get control over the problem. Ask a family member to tell you whenever you have bad breath. * If someone in your family or a close friend has bad breath, find a kind way to let them know. If you can’t tell them directly, leave this fact file lying around. They may get the message. * Buy a mouthwash which has been shown to be clinically effective in fighting bad breath. * Use it most effectively right before sleeping. * Eat fresh, fibrous vegetables such as carrots.
Don’ts * Don’t let your concern about having bad breath run your life. Don’t be passive. * Don’t be depressed. Get help. Don’t ignore your gums – you can lose your teeth as well as smell bad. * Don’t drink too much coffee – it may make the situation worse. * Don’t forget to clean behind the back teeth in each row. * Don’t brush your tongue with regular toothpaste – it’s better to dip your toothbrush in mouthwash for tongue cleaning. * Don’t run to the gastroenterologist for concerns of having bad breath – it usually comes from the mouth and almost never from the stomach. * Don’t give mouthwash to very young children, as they can swallow it. * Don’t clean your tongue so hard that it hurts. * Don’t rely on mouthwash alone – practice complete oral hygiene.http://www.tau.ac.il/~melros/bda/index.hâ€
Now there are herbal methods to deal with halitosis (No Guarantee how well these work except a couple like pepermint, a main ingredient in toothpaste, that I’m fairly certain works.) Coenzyme Q10 (if gum disease) Folic acid (if gum disease) Zinc chloride (rinse or toothpaste) Selenium (if gum disease) Vitamin C (if gum disease and deficient) Vitamin E (if gum disease and deficient)
Herbs Bloodroot (rinse) Caraway Clove oil (rinse or toothpaste) Eucalyptus Myrrh (rinse) Peppermint Sage Tea tree oil (rinse or toothpaste) Thyme oil (rinse) Fennelhttp://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/â€
If the back of the tongue is the problem, then the dentist can recommend a method of cleaning the area, either with a toothbrush, or a specially designed tongue scraper (in some countries, tongue cleaning is a common and ancient practice). It takes time and patience to overcome the gagging reflex. But, eventually, tongue cleaning becomes easy. Care should be taken to clean the back of the tongue thoroughly yet gently, without inflicting pain or sores.
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