Rare are those who have not suffered at one time or another, from bad breath. Following are some tips for getting rid of bad breath.
Bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis, is not a mysterious phenomenon. We know precisely its immediate cause is due to the presence of sulfur compounds, including hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan, which give the breath a smell of rotten eggs. A device exists even quantify the presence of these compounds, the halimeter which there is little, however, the usefulness in clinical practice.
Tips for getting rid of bad breath.
1. First charge: bacteria
Nine times out of ten the cause of bad breath is mouth. It is believed that bacteria accumulate in the furrows dug by the papillae on the posterior part of the language. It is these bacteria that produce highly volatile sulfur compounds that escape into the exhaled air. The presence of these bacteria also explains the bad smell of the morning. Saliva is less abundant during the night, they tend to accumulate. Simply get up, drink or have breakfast usually enough to eliminate the smell and they are responsible.
The remaining question is why some people produce an abundance of sulfur compounds and other not. The poor condition of the gums, the presence of large cavities or defective valve treatment may cause the accumulation of bacteria and food debris. So if you feel that your breath has suddenly changed so unpleasant, the first step is definitely going to visit your dentist to check the condition of your teeth and gums and to treat any cavities . It will also give you advice on hygiene, especially if you have periodontitis, gum inflammation resulting in the formation of pockets between the teeth and gums, which accumulate food debris.
2. Brushing tongue
But most bad breath develops without specific cause, even among people with proper dental hygiene. We can hardly advise that some rules of hygiene. Brushing your teeth after every meal, use the floss in the evening to remove food debris between the teeth, is the minimum. But it is also recommended to brush your tongue, especially its posterior part, where the papillae are most pronounced, to eliminate bacteria. The tongue scrapers, available in pharmacies, can also be used, even a small spoon. Gums, inner cheeks and palate should also be brushed in order to expel the bacteria.
The refreshing mouthwash, based oils (eucalyptus, mint ..) only mask the odor minutes. The antibacterial baths to chlorhexidine, for example, are not recommended in regular use because of side effects. They criticized in particular to increase the risk of cancer of the mouth. These baths can not replace the care of dental hygiene.
3. Prevent Dry Mouth
Chewing gum, lozenges and other sprays have a masking effect also very ephemeral. But first have the interest to salivate. Now we know that a dry mouth increases the risk of halitosis.
Some diseases or treatments can reduce the secretion of saliva. It is also the case of tobacco, which provides, in addition, its peculiar odor.
In case of insufficient salivation, it is necessary to ensure regular drinking or absorb some foods, which will sweep away the deposits on the tongue
4. Fishy
Other causes of bad breath are well known. A unique genetic uncommon, recently identified the trimethylaminuria, is responsible for a fishy odor. Unfortunately there is no really effective remedies. Some diseases mundane, such as infections ENT out cause bad breath. But it is transitory and disappears with the healing of the disease.
As for chronic conditions responsible for halitosis, such as kidney failure, these situations much more rare and very special. Finally, some people have the fear of having bad breath, although this is not the case. The halimeter may, in these cases, to reassure them.