It is really embarrassing to find out from people around you that you really have bad breath. Unfortunately, according to the statistics, 3 out of 10 people around the globe are suffering from this mouth odor disorder. We try everything including gargling and mouth rinsing. This might work temporarily, but after a few days, you could return back to square one. So what’s the reason behind bad breath? Is it the food we eat or some sort of bodily deficiency? Let’s find out.
The actual reason for Mouth Odor…
Mouth Odor, also known as halitosis can be due to the formation of microbial colonies inside our mouth. These microbial colonies can be usually found in the gaps between the teeth, gums and on the tongue. Their infestation in our mouth could be the lack of oral hygiene such as irregular brushing of teeth (formation of plaque), consumption of processed or spicy foods, chewing or smoking the tobacco products etc. Dry mouth and throat infections can also cause bad breath.
The food that we consume such as Onions, garlic, spices, alcoholic beverages or even Coffee can cause temporary mouth odor too. It has also been seen that people suffering from diabetes and malnutrition could also suffer from halitosis. For most of us, these ingredients could be present in our daily food. Worry not, as today I am going to tell you on how you can reduce mouth odor.
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Remedies for Mouth Odor
- Increase daily water intake:
Water is the remedy for most of the disorders in the world. Either it is a dehydration problem or any other skin problem. Drinking water not only hydrates our body but also helps in refreshing our breath. Mouth rinsing helps in taking out the bacteria out of our mouth and keeps our mouth fresh and clean. Increase your water intake daily to 2-3 liters a day, this will keep halitosis at bay
- Try to avoid smoking:
Smoking can not only be harmful to the lungs but also for oral hygiene. Smoking creates tar inside the lungs while degrading the dental health. It is advised to quit smoking and live a healthy life. Smoking not just causes mouth odor it can lead to worse situations such as lung cancer and bronchitis. Keep yourself and your loved ones from smoking as it not only harms the smoker but also the people around them.
- Natural Mouth Fresheners?
Natural mouth fresheners such as fennels, cloves and aniseeds also keep mouth odor at bay as they contain antiseptic properties that kill the germs and bacteria inside our mouth. Chewing basil leaves or mint leaves is also advisable as the green pigment causing chlorophyll can reduce the bad breath to a greater extent. Alcohol-free mouth fresheners can also help in mouth odor removal.
- Dental Hygiene comes first…
In many cases, Dental hygiene is the primary reason for bad breath. Brush your teeth and tongue soon after the meal. This prevents the food from getting stuck between the teeth and gums. Change your toothbrush once every two months. The mouth may smell even after brushing of teeth if the tongue is not cleaned properly. Hence, remember to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner or a spoon to avoid mouth odor.
- Fruity Boost!
Fruits also play a vital role in reducing halitosis. Fruits containing Citric acids such as Lemons, Oranges and grapes increase the production of saliva in the mouth. Saliva is a great natural bad breath removal agent.
The above remedies could take 2 weeks to be effective. If the remedies issues still don’t resolve the condition, consult your local physician as soon as possible. Till then keep fit and stay healthy.
