Get rid of bad breath
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admin | Sep 05, 2011 | 0 comments
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Bad breath is also known as halitosis is a common, unpleasant and embarrassing problem. Different research shows that more than 90 million people suffering from this problem.
What causes the bad breath?
- Poor oral hygiene
- Taking strongly flavored food such as onions, garlic and different spices
- Smoking
- Taking alcohol or coffee
- Gum disease or tooth decay
- Bad medical conditions such as dry mouth, bronchitis, gastroenterology diseases, diabetes and chronic liver or kidney problems
- Taking medications such as tranquilizers and nitrates
How to managed bad breath?
- Good oral hygiene (brush teeth twice a day (one must be done before sleeping), replace toothbrush every 2 to 3 months)
- Regularly dentist check up
- Stop taking alcohol, coffee and smoking
- Taking plenty of water
- Avoid food that causes the bad breath
- Wash and brush teeth after eating good
- Stop medication if it causes the bad breath
- Take cinnamon flavored chewing gum
- Mouth rinses such as cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine can use to prevent bad breath.
- Consult the doctor and dentist if bad breath hampers your daily life..
References:
- webmd.com
- medicinenet.com
- mayoclinic.com
- nhs.uk
- dentalhealth.org
- herabreath.com
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