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General Dental Awareness - Top 10 Ways to Cure Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Written by Dr. Reena Gupta

Topic: Health EducationPublished May 12, 2013
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Provided below are the top 10 ways to cure bad breath by dental clinic in noida: 10. Brush and Floss Start by keeping your mouth clean: Your food supply is their food supply. Although you can try to kill bacteria with mouthwash, this is only a temporary solution. The bacteria will grow back over time. Your best defense is to brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day, and floss once a day. This will help remove the food trapped between your teeth, as well as the food trapped in the gum line. Otherwise, both of these areas would provide breeding grounds for bacteria. If food particles are left to linger, bad breath is imminent. 9. Keep your tongue clean The rough surface of the tongue is home to a potentially foul-smelling combination of dead cells, food debris, bacteria and the byproducts of bacterial digestion — factors that all contribute to less-than-fresh breath. Be sure to brush your tongue with your toothbrush after you brush your teeth. Or, for a more effective scrubbing, use a tongue cleaner. This handheld device is designed to scrape the surface of the tongue and remove odor-causing debris from its surface 8. Don’t let your mouth dry Unfortunately, “morning breath” is a misnomer. Your mouth can become dry during the day, too. And a dry mouth — whether it’s at midnight or noon — can quickly cause bad breath. You need plenty of saliva because it helps clean your mouth; it’s naturally antibacterial, and it washes away food particles. Banish morning breath by brushing your teeth, cleaning your tongue and rinsing with mouthwash. To keep your saliva flowing throughout the day, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. You also could stimulate saliva production by sucking on a mint or chewing gum, but these are only temporary solutions. 7. Don’t rely on mints Relying on a mint to mask bad breath works about as well as using cologne to cover up body odor. It may work for a little while, but eventually the smell will break through. A mint or piece of chewing gum simply won’t kill the bacteria that cause mouth odor. Plus, if the mint or gum contains sugar, it will act as a buffet for the bacteria your mouth. They will continue to rapidly reproduce and release the byproducts, such as volatile sulfur compounds, that cause bad breath. It’s also possible that your bad breath is caused by a medical condition, not just the bacteria in your mouth, and a mint definitely won’t replace a visit to the doctor. Although mouth odor is often associated with gum disease or tooth decay, it can occasionally signal health problems such as respiratory or sinus infections, bronchitis, diabetes or malfunctions of the liver or kidney. 6. Check what you are eating You probably expect some foods to give you bad breath, such as garlic or onions. But some bad-breath culprits may surprise you. Take meat, for example. Meat particles are known for sticking around, even after you’ve swallowed your bite of steak and washed it down with a gulp of water. These meat particles collect at the gumline, get stuck between teeth, and sometimes work their way under fillings or crowns — and are especially attractive to reproducing bacteria. High proteins and low carb diets, while a possible boon to your waist size, aren’t great for your breath. Eating fewer tha 100 grams of carbohydrates a day triggers a condition known as ketosis, a metabolic state that causes your body to burn fat instead of sugar. Ketosis is notorious for causing bad breath. 5. Always rinse your mouth after eating or drinking Rinse your mouth with plain water after eating or drinking (coffee, acidic drinks alcohol etc.). This will help rebalance your mouth’s pH levels. Rinsing with water also works after meals — no matter what you’ve eaten. Swishing the water around may help remove some of the food particles left in the mouth after a meal and prevent bad breath from setting in. 4. Use natural means to prevent bad breath If you’re serious about combating bad breath, chase your meal with green tea or sip it throughout the day. Green tea helps keep your breath fresh because it has antibacterial compounds that fight the germs in your mouth. Up the ante by using a cinnamon stick to stir your tea; cinnamon has essential oils that fight stinky breath, too. Mint, parsley, basil, cilantro and dill temporarily mask offending oral odors because they release scented essential oils when chewed or crushed. While these herbs offer a quick solution to rancid breath, they also contain high levels of chlorophyll that can provide long-term benefits. 3. Eat good smelling foods There are certain foods that smell good — and that make your breath smell good, too. Take fruits high in vitami C, for example. Melons, berries and citrus fruits such as oranges are packed with vitami C, something that doesn’t sit well with the bacteria in your mouth. Instead of continuing to reproduce, the bacteria will begin to die. And the more C-laden fruits you eat, the more oral germs you’ll kill. Other foods that help quell rancid breath include raw, crunchy fruits and vegetables. Celery, carrots and apples are all good options to munch after a meal because these fiber-packed foods will help remove any food that’s stuck in your teeth. These foods also stimulate saliva, which is detrimental to bacteria. 2. Quit Smoking People who smoke cigarettes are more likely to experience oral infections and disease. In addition, they often have a plaque buildup on their teeth, and plaque is an ideal place to harbor odor-causing bacteria. Plus, smoking tends to dry out the mouth. A dry mouth is an oxygen-depleted mouth, which provides the perfect environment for anaerobic bacteria to thrive. Although they don’t typically inhale smoke into their lungs, pipe and cigar enthusiasts face similar risks too. 1. Visit your dentist. You haven’t eaten garlic in six months, you’ve given up acidic drinks and you end each meal by eating a raw apple instead of a sugary dessert. But you still have bad breath, and you’re still wondering what to do about it. Unfortunately, one of the most common causes of persistent bad breath is also one of the most overlooked: a lack of regularly scheduled visits to your dentist. The American Dental Association recommends that children and adults have a professional cleaning regularly. For most, twice a year should suffice. For others who experience tartar buildup more quickly, four times a year may be necessary. The professional cleaning process not only removes tartar form the teeth, which if untreated could lead to periodontal disease, but it also can identify any infected areas that need treatment. By getting to the root of the problem, you can ensure fresher breath, too. Keep Smiling! Read More

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It is written and managed by a qualified and experienced dentist, Dr. Reena Gupta who has a vast experience of working with biggest hospitals and clinics in India and is also an active member of Indian Dental Association. Dr. Reena Gupta has more than 7 years of experience with hospitals including Max Hospital, Indo Gulf Hospital, and several multi-specialty dental clinics. She has not only been treating patients with several dental problems, but is also an active member of community dentistry, as a part of which, she organizes regular free dental check up camps. She also organizes dental workshops at schools with an objective to simulate the students towards preventive dentistry by routine dental care at a budding age. She has also recently developed a blog by the name Dental Clinic in Noida which further aims at educating people about preventive dentistry through engaging and informative articles.

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