MOUTH ODOUR: Bad breath, causes and treatment of bad breath

     Bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene ... If you don't clean or brush your teeth regularly it tends to cause bad breath, when you talk an unpleasant odour is produce.
BAD BREATH OR HALITOSIS: is a foul odour issue from the mouth. 25 - 30 percent of the world population suffer from this issue.


                 10 CAUSES OF BAD BREATH
This are the causes or potential Causes of bad breath;
  • ALCOHOL: Consuming alcohol is another source of bad breath, drinking in excess causes decrease in the saliva production, which enable the odour- causing bacteria to thrive.
  • TOBACCO/ SMOKING: Tobacco product can be cigarettes, pipe or chew, the cause Their own type of bad breath (mouth odour) that could lead to more serious oral health problem. In conclusion, smoking tobacco increases the chances of getting your gum tissue damage and increases the chances of having gum disease. 
  • FOOD OR DRINK WITH FLAVOUR: Consuming food like garlic, onion, spices or vegetable. When this food are eaten , the odour-causing food particles enter the blood stream and are carried to the lungs, where they affect the odour of your breath each time you exhale.
  • DRY MOUTH: Saliva naturally help to keep your mouth clean by getting rid of the food particles that can lead to bad breath or halitosis, when the saliva production get stop or relax, a condition called XEROSTOMIA, bad breath is likely to occur, that's why most people find their breath in the morning unpleasant or stinky when the wake up..
  • DENTAL HYGIENE: Dental hygiene is very important, brushing and cleaning your teeth with dental floss ensuring the removal of small particle of food that is attach between your teeth. In order to break down the producing odour. When brushing is not frequent or cleaned properly can cause harbor bacteria that cause bad breath
  • LOW CARB DIET: Eating of carbohydrate serve a critical functions in our bodies. When your diet is low in carbohydrates, it can cause bad breath, it to can lead to changes in your body's metabolism which can cause bad breath.
  • HIGH- PROTEIN DIET: Food with high- protein are sometimes difficult for your body to digest and it tend to release sulfurous gases when they don't metabolize. Avoid this by eating more balance and nutritional diet including vegetables and herb.
  • COFFEE: Coffee can cause bad breath. If you're a fan of coffee in the morning to start your day , you may have noticed that it can leave you feeling like you have a bad breath. The caffeine Causes decrease in the production of saliva, and decrease of saliva increase odour-causing bacteria.
  • POOR DIGESTION: Digestive issues like constipation or bowel disorder can all lead to bad odour on the breath. People who experience acid reflux, the odour from already consumed food can make their way up to the esophagus and out causing bad breath.
  • DISEASES: Disease can also cause bad breath like liver failure, cancers and other metabolic Diseases can cause bad breath due to the mixture of chemical that they produce. Gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause halitosis due to regular reflux to the stomach acid.
Can bad breath be cured? Yes, here are the Four(4) ways to get rid of bad breath and below are home remedies you can try them. 

        4 WAYS TO GET RID OF BAD 
                      BREATH
1. Replace or change your toothbrush every two or three months
2. Drink plenty of water and swish cool water around in your mouth. Swishing really help to freshen " morning breath".
3. Always cleaning and dental check-up
4. Brush after every meal and floss, twice a day..
 



    HOME REMEDIES FOR BAD BREATH

Fruits like apple 🍎 help in treating bad breath. It contain pectin which help control food odour. Increase production of saliva, Active culture in yogurt also help reduce odour-causing bacteria in the mouth..
  CRUNCH IT

1 cup apple chunks
1 cup grated carrot
 1 cup diced celery
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cucrushed Walnuts
 3 to 5 tablespoon plain nonfat yogurt
Ground Cinnamon

           PREPARATION AND USE
Mix the apple 🍎, carrot 🥕, cranberries and walnuts together in a large bowl , add yogurt by the tablespoon to moisten the mixture, sprinkle cinnamon 

Save the breath!

    

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