what cause bad breath and how to overcome it?
Friday, September 18th, 2009 at
8:29 am
I learnt bad breath is caused by many many things and i want to be specify what are the do’s and don’t
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must brush teeth twice a day along with mouth wash
tounge has to be brush also. if there’s a foul bad breath that’s a sing of gum disease must be treated by a special dental doctor.
scrap your tongue.
and use mint-assure
Bad breath has many causes. Most obvious/common – poor dental hygiene. If you floss daily, brush thoroughly, and rinse with listerine twice a day – then your breath should be fine.
Avoid breath killers like garlic and onions of course.
But if bad breath persists, see a doctor. There may be a deeper cause for bad breath stemming from your stomach and throat.
onions, morning breath, dry saliva, you should get the colgate 360 with tounge cleaner and eat lots of mintos and minti bubble gum
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hello commander Lasard, its been many many years.
just keep brushing your teeth and use a mouth wash many many times.
What causes bad breath?
Many things can cause bad breath. A major cause is decreased saliva. Saliva has a cleaning action that helps reduce or eliminate bad breath. When saliva decreases, bacteria can grow, causing bad breath.
Bad breath caused by a decrease in saliva may be especially noticeable:
In the morning. The flow of saliva almost stops during sleep. The reduced cleaning action of the saliva allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
When you are hungry. Bad breath is more common in people who miss meals or are dieting. Chewing food increases saliva in the mouth. When you are not eating, saliva decreases and bacteria growth increases, causing bad breath.
When you are dehydrated. When you become dehydrated, you do not produce as much saliva. The reduced cleaning action of the saliva allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
From diseases that affect the salivary glands, such as Sjögren’s syndrome or scleroderma.
When you are taking certain medicines.
After drinking alcoholic beverages.
Other causes of bad or changed breath include:
Eating foods with a strong odor, such as garlic, onions, or pastrami.
Smoking or using smokeless (spit) tobacco, such as snuff or chewing tobacco.
Bacteria and plaque buildup in the mouth from food caught between teeth, dentures, or dental appliances.
Mouth and throat problems that can cause mouth odor include:
Throat or mouth infections, such as strep throat.
Dental problems, such as cavities.
Gum disease (periodontal disease), which may cause a metallic breath odor.
Tonsils with deep tunnels (crypts) that trap food particles.
Throat or mouth cancers.
Problems in other areas of the body that can cause mouth odor include:
Problems with the nose, such as a sinus infection, nasal polyps, or an object in the nose.
Diabetes. A symptom of very high blood sugar is a strong, fruity breath odor (similar to nail polish remover or acetone).
Digestive system disorders, such as reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bowel problems, or cancer.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Liver disease.
Lung problems, such as an infection or cancer.
How is bad breath treated?
To help improve your breath:
Gargle with water.
Brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least twice a day with toothpaste.
Floss your teeth once each day.
Eat a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Eat less meat.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products, such as snuff or chewing (spit) tobacco.
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bad breath, such as garlic and alcohol.
Eat at regular intervals. Dieting or missing meals can decrease saliva and cause bad breath.
Chew sugar-free gum, suck on sugar-free mints, or drink water, especially if your mouth is dry. Try using breath sticks, which contain the ingredients found in a mouthwash and dissolve in your mouth.
Remove dentures, removable bridges, partial plates, or orthodontic appliances and clean them once each day or as directed by your dentist. Pieces of food and germs can collect on these appliances and cause bad breath.
Use a mouthwash for temporary relief of bad breath. Swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out.
Have regular dental checkups.
Make an appointment to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist (otolaryngologist) if you have frequent problems with mouth odor.
Start with a professional cleaning and evaluation in your dental office. After that, you have to maintain your clean mouth at home.
Floss, brush your teeth, scrape your tongue, rinse with a mouthwash of your choice.
Avoid foods that make bad breath, like onions and garlic. If none of that helps, consult your doctor or dentist to see where the smell is coming from.
If you do a search on the internet using "bad breath" as your search term, you will find almost five MILLION references. Here’s a good place to start:
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/bad_breath.asp
The odors from garlic and onions enter your blood stream and then it takes a couple of DAYS before you breathe it all off. As you do this, you will continue to have bad breath. You can only use a mouthwash or breath mint (sugarless) as needed to mask the odor. I have read a lot of answers here saying to eat parsley to get rid of garlic breath, but I have no personal experience with this. Try it.
Bad Breath is caused by anaerobic bacteria invading coatings or bio films that build up on the tongue teeth and nasal passages. These bacteria break down proteins that we provide through lifestyle choices. The bacteria then release smelly Volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) into the mouth. Initially these VSCs will dissolve into the mouth saliva and simply cause a bad or sour taste. However once the saliva becomes saturated, or should a dryness of the mouth occur, then the VSCs will evaporate into the mouth and be emitted as the smells of bad breath. The person will not be able to smell this offensive odour due to acclimatisation. Also should the VSCs be emitted through the nose then they will still smell as bad breath but the person can then smell their own bad breath.
3 Easy steps to cure bad breath……
Step 1: Bacterial Balance
Step 2: Tongue and Mouth Cleaning
Step 3: Lifestyle Changes
Medical studies have found that most cases of bad breath comes from ones stomach If this be your case, see your Doctor he may be able to give you something to help.
Good oral hygiene is a given. Meaning brushing, flossing, and regular professional care. But be aware some foods are particularly bad because their odor is not limited to the mouth.
They get absorbed into the blood stream and are exhaled through the lungs, skin, and everywhere else. Example: garlic, onions, alcohol.
Oral sex, and don’t do it!!
Flossing your teeth will go further to prevent bad breath than brushing which is, of course, a must. Flossing removes the bits of food that rot and feed and breed bacteria between the tooth and the gum. Chronic bad breath is caused by the odor these bacteria produce which can be an indication of gum disease a.k.a. gingivitis. No breath mint, chewing gum or mouth wash, for that matter, will scrape out (for brushing away) the rotting junk around the gumline.Twice a year cleaning and check-up by a dentist is also a must! Good Luck!
Brush your teeth after breakfast daily.
Brush your tongue.
Chew a mint.
Rinse your mouth out.
Carry some cloves and chew after meals.
Do these & forget the dont’s.
The majority of cases are caused by odours coming from the back of the tongue and these are caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria release several chemicals as they grow, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a colourless gas that smells like rotten eggs. H2S is commonly released by decaying matter, such as that found in sewers, barns, and the holds of cargo ships; volcanoes also release H2S! Other gases released by bacteria in the mouth include cadaverine, isovaleric acid, methyl mercaptan, putrescine, and skatole – all of which have a distinctly foul odor. Methyl mercaptan smells like rotting cabbage and Isovaleric acid smells like sweaty feet – not exactly pleasant. The bacteria responsible for producing such rank odours are anaerobic, meaning they can survive in an environment with little or no oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria thrive in the tiny nooks and crannies of the tongue, especially at the very back of the tongue. As the bacteria grow, they feed on amino acids – chemicals that are the building blocks of proteins. The breakdown of amino acids releases H2S and other rancid chemicals. Eating foods high in proteins, such as meat, eggs, and fish, can leave behind enough amino acids in the mouth to feed an army of odour-causing anaerobes. These anaerobes also feast on proteins in secretions from the nose and that’s why people with post-nasal drip often have halitosis. In a person with post-nasal drip, fluid from the nose continually streams down the back of the throat. Bacteria feed off this stream and release stinky H2S and other gases. There are many ways to make sure your breath stays fresh all day and here are a few of them: Drink lots of fluids to flush the tongue and keep it clean. Fluids also help prevent mouth dryness, which promotes bacterial growth. Rinse and gargle with a mouthwash before bed to reduce bacterial growth overnight. Eat a healthy breakfast to stimulate the flow of saliva, which helps keep the tongue clean. Brush and floss your teeth at least once a day, preferably before bed. Regularly and carefully scrape the back of your tongue with a plastic tongue cleaner. Gently scraping the tongue stops build-up of bacteria.
Frequently bad breath is caused by GUM DISEASE or the precursor to it.
1. Floss morning and night. Yes I know it is a pain.
2. Brush your teeth morning and night.
3. After flossing and brushing morning and night,
swish thoroughly with HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Hold it in your mouth to allow the junk to bubble out. The Hydrogen peroxide will begin quickly to heal your gums.
4.Hydrogen Peroxide is in the drugs store next to alcohol normally. It is very inexpensive.
5.Get an anti-bacterial mouthwash to kill any bacteria in your gums. Diseased gums can actually kill you by traveling through your blood stream to your heart and infecting your heart.
Do these things every day. In a week or so you will notice serious improvement in your gums and the bad breath should be completely gone. If it isn’t you may have something much more serious going on.
Rarely is bad breath JUST bad breath, it is usually a symptom of much more serious gums problems.
Mostly because of bacteria growth in the mouth. Sometimes due to a meal just eaten (onions or garlic, for example).
1. FLOSS at least twice a day, (a.m./p.m.) by putting the floss in the gaps between teeth and rubbing back and forth,and around the front and back of each tooth on either side of the gap you put the floss in.
Don’t do it so hard as to "cut" the gum. For awhile, this may cause some bleeding, as there is infection in the gum. The gum will heal itself over a day or so.
2. Brush teeth after every meal.
3. BRUSH YOUR TONGUE. Many people ignore this very important step. Bacteria lives on your tongue, especially towards the back of the tongue.
4. Use a mouthwash to take care of any remaining bacteria. Swish around for a minute or so, spit out.
5. Don’t smoke, this causes major bad breath.
Bad breath can be caused by several things.
Dental hygene is one clean your teeth as much as you can.
See your dentist as well you may have a rotten tooth or gum disease.
It can also be caused by stomach problems.
If you have stomach pain see your doctor
Also diet cut down on garlic and strong smelling food
do u smoke?! that is like the #1 reason why.
a tongue scraper is a good bet
Hi,
I will make this short and sweet. First thing is to visit your dentist for a check up and a cleaning. Advise them of your problem. They will help you the most. Please make sure you tell them of all, if any medication you are on.
good luck.
Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouth wash stay away from sugary foods.
bad breath is caused by germs in your mouth. so, drink lots of water, brush your teeth twice a day if you don’t already, use one of those oral-b toothbrushes that have a ‘tongue-scraping thing’/brush your tongue, and you could maybe have mints.
You can say all you like about bad breath but trying to get someone to do something about it is entirely different. My partner is the sweetest person in the world but is terrified of dentists. Their breath is so bad it gets to embarrassment point but they are not aware of it! If you can persuade them to go to the dentist then I’m sure you can find the problem. If you are concerned with someone like myself then I can only wish you good luck – an appointment with the dentist is the best solution.
Change your toothpaste to a Non Fluoride one.
Try Close Call. ( http://www.closecallbreath.com )