WHY DO WE HAVE A BAD BREATH !?? HOW TO GET RID OF BAD BREATH ?

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Oral cavity consist of more than 700 species of bacterias,in which most of them are harmless and aids in food digestion. But Some such as Streptococcus mutants and Porphyromonas gingivalis have been linked to tooth decay and periodontitis. 

WHAT IS BAD BREATH OR HALITOSIS? 

- It's an unpleasant smell coming from mouth mainly due to bacteria activities inside mouth.

- It can be of occasional or due to any chronic conditions. 

- It may be caused by food the person eats, poor oral hygiene,disease ,due to some medications or any other conditions too. 

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS INSIDE THE MOUTH CAUSING THIS UNPLEASANT SMELL? 

- After you eat, the bacteria inside the mouth starts their work, consuming the remaining food particles left in your mouth and secreting waste products known as volatile sulfur compounds, which smells as rotten eggs causing bad breath. 


POSSIBLE CAUSES OF BAD BREATH 

- Poor oral hygiene 
- Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as Garlic,Onion,and Spices 
- Strongly smelling drinks such as Coffee and alcohol 
- Smoking, not only causes bad breath also results in staining your teeth,irritating gums and reduce taste sensation. 
- Medications like Nitrates(for Angina or other heart disease) ,Certain chemotherapy medications, Tranquilizers(Anxiety,fear), Antihistamine(allergy) ,and Diuretics.
- Medical conditions such as xerostomia(dry mouth), Ulcers, gastrointestinal diseases, Respiratory diseases, kidney disease, and diabetic patients. 

HOW TO GET RID OF BAD BREATH 

- Maintenance of proper oral hygiene 
- Use of Antiseptic mouth washes
- Proper brushing of teeth and flossing 
- Tongue cleaning (some studies shows that 90% of bad breath from mouth is due to uncleaned tongue) 
- Visit dentist at least once in every six months for Oral prophylaxis .

If bad breath is chronic and not receding by proper oral hygiene, consult dentist to diagnose the underline cause. 
The dentist will examine your mouth for signs of gum disease, dry mouth or any infection .

If dentist determine your mouth is healthy and the bad breath is not of dental origin, you may be referred to the specialist and do treatment for the underlined causes. 

9 HOME REMEDIES FOR BAD BREATH 

1)- Clove (antibacterial actions) 

2)- Oil pulling (swirling oil in mouth and spitting out - coconut oil/ sunflower oil) 

3)- Cucumber (holding a slice on roof of mouth with tongue for a minute helps to eliminate bacterias causing  bad breath)
 
4)- Cinnamon (Reduces bacterial activity in mouth and refreshes  breath) 

5)- Mint leafs (mouth freshners ) 

6)- Yogurt (reduces the level of sulphide compounds produced in mouth causing bad breath) 

7)- Cardamom(treats bad breath and prevent cavities) 

8)- Fennel(antimicrobial actions) 

9)- Ginger lemon juice( breakdowns foul smelling substance and kills bacterias) 

Bad breath can really affects someone's confidence. Don't let it spoil your confidence ,get rid of it. 

                  
    ~Dr.Sibin Boas


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