10 Tips to Cure Bad Breath
Whether it’s a fleeting case of morning breath or a lingering bout with halitosis, everyone has bad breath sometimes.
Unfortunately, for as easy as it is to get bad breath, getting rid of it can be a lot more complicated. For some, employing a toothbrush, floss and mouthwash more frequently to remove plaque, the nearly invisible film of bacteria that contributes to bad breath, will do the trick. For others, a professional cleaning to remove stuck-on tartar, which is hardened plaque, will be necessary. Others still will discover that cavities and gum disease are at the root of their bad breath problems.
Occasionally, bad breath is due to something in the lungs or gastrointestinal tract, or to a systemic infection. Some health problems, such as sinus infections or diabetes, can also cause bad breath. And sometimes it just comes down to what you ate for dinner.
Here are a few tips to help you to feel and smell fresh:
10: Brush and Floss
9: Clean Your Tongue
8: Wet Your Whistle – stay well hydrated. You need plenty of saliva because it helps clean your mouth; it’s naturally antibacterial, and it washes away food particles.
7: Don’t Rely on Mints – Although mouth odor is often associated with gum disease or tooth decay, it can occasionally signal health problems such as respiratory or sinus infections, bronchitis, diabetes or malfunctions of the liver or kidney. Mints will not help you in solving health issues.
6: Know the Culinary Culprits – High-protein and low-carb diets, while a possible boon to your waist size, aren’t great for your breath. Eating fewer than 100 grams of carbohydrates a day triggers a condition known as ketosis, a metabolic state that causes your body to burn fat instead of sugar. Ketosis is notorious for causing bad breath.
5: Rinse After Eating and Drinking
4: Use Nature’s Cures – Chlorophyll is the green pigment that allows plants to photosynthesize energy from light. It can also help neutralize internal body odors, thereby reducing the smells that emanate from the body — including bad breath. Also, parsley may not be your idea of dessert, but chewing a little after a meal could do wonders for your breath.
3: Eat to Smell Sweet – here are certain foods that smell good — and that make your breath smell good, too. Take fruits high in vitamin C, for example. Melons, berries and citrus fruits such as oranges are packed with vitamin C, something that doesn’t sit well with the bacteria in your mouth. Instead of continuing to reproduce, the bacteria will begin to die. And the more C-laden fruits you eat, the more oral germs you’ll kill. Also, raw apple slices may be a great way to end a meal and get your breath back on track.
2: Skip the Cigarettes
1: Visit Your Dentist
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