How To Treat and Prevent Bad Breath?

It is also known as halitosis . Lot of people suffer with this problem. Almost every second patient comes to our clinic and ask about cause of bad breath. Sometime bad odour is very embarrassing specially if you are sitting in a bunch of people. At Tooth Care Dental Clinic we provide you the best dentist near me in panchkula who take care of your oral cavity so that you don’t feel ashamed of bad breat. We guide our patient how cleaning in 6 to 8 months reduces halitosis. Also we guide our patient how to brush and floss their teeth also what is the importance of cleaning tongue. So here we are gonna discuss about causes , home  remedies and treatment for halitosis.



What is it?

The most common cause of halitosis is poor oral hygiene. When oral flora
If particles of food are left in the mouth, their breakdown by bacteria produces sulfur compounds. Hence generally accumulated food causes bad breath. Some due to less water intake i.e dehydration also leads to bad breath. Even in fasting when meal intake is less, we feel bad odour. But generally we can improve this condition just by life modification.

If bad breath does not improve then it is advisable to visit your dentist to check for underlying causes.


Causes

Smoking: smoking  cause its own types of mouth odor. Also it increase the chances of gum disease which can also cause bad breath. smoking reduces production of saliva which further cause bad breath

Less saliva production: Saliva naturally cleans the mouth. If the mouth gets dry or if saliva is very thick, it will automatically leads to bad breath. Sometimes certain diseases may also cause dry mouth.

Dental hygiene: Brushing leads to removal of small particles of food that can build up and slowly break down, producing odor. A film of bacteria called plaque builds up if brushing is not regular which leads to bad breath.

Denture wearer: Dentures that are not cleaned regularly or properly can also increase production of bacteria that cause halitosis.

Fasting and Dieting: Fasting and low-carbohydrate eating programs can produce bad breath. This is due to the breakdown of fats producing chemicals called ketones. These ketones have a strong aroma.

Onion and garlic: they have high sulphur content which evaporate and leads to bad breath.

Drugs: certain medications causes dry mouth like cough syrup and anti allergic which further leads to halitosis.


Home remedies

Maintain oral hygiene: we should  brush at least twice a day, preferably after each meal. This habit should be incorporated in kids also specially after having milk because milk cause increase production of certain bacterias hence ultimately bad breath. You should consult your dentist and learn the method of flossing. Flossing reduces the build-up of food particles and plaque between the teeth.

Water intake : Keep yourself hydrated. Increase your water intake , you will get immediate effects. As water lead to cleansing of your oral cavity and all bad bacterias are washed away . Guide your children also to drink lot of water.

Clean your tongue: Generally we focus only on teeth but tongue is also a great source to harbour bacterias which can lead to halitosis. We should use tongue scrapper to get rid off deposits.

Clean dentures: old age itself lead to lot of health issues but if dentures are not cleaned properly , it will lead to food deposits for long time which causes halitosis.

Avoid alcohol and tobacco. Smoking is bad for gums health also . it makes oral cavity dehydrated hence one should get rid off these habits to avoid bad breath.

Certain foods: Avoid onions, garlic, and spicy food. Sugary foods are also linked to bad breath. Reduce coffee and alcohol consumption.

If breath odor persists instead of controlling these factors, it is recommended that you should visit your dentist for further check up.

VISIT YOUR DENTIST

The best method to reduce halitosis is good oral hygiene. It is recommended that you should visit the dentist for a check-up and cleaning twice a year. Scaling keeps your oral cavity healthy. Also get filled all cavities otherwise cavities act as house of bacterias which causes bad breath. Hence regular dental check ups are necessary. your dentist  may recommend a toothpaste that includes an antibacterial agent or an antibacterial mouthwash.

Our team at Tooth care dental clinic provide you the best Periodontist for keeping your gums healthy which reduces bad breath.

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