Bad breath / oral halitosis /How to treat bad breath naturally at home foul smelling mouth

 Bad breath

Having #badbreath either for short time Or it has been there for a longer time could be quite embarrassing. This could create an awkward situation affecting you mentally and make you lose your confidence too. 

What is bad breath? 

             The foul smell coming from your mouth because there is an increase in the bacteria that causes the smell. 

             In simple terms, 

          Leftover food stuck in between your teeth/debris in tongue

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                               Improper dental hygiene maintenance

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                    Bacteria grows and releases foul smelling sulfuric compounds

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                               Bacteria forms a layer called plaque on teeth

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        Plaque stays and gets hardened forming calculus which again can cause decay and gingival disease that can cause the bad smell

Why do you get bad breath? 

• Diabetes
• Change of diet -like keto diet , skipping meals
• Stomach disorders -acid  in stomach is refluxed back into throat or mouth
• Improper dental hygiene
• Cavities, gum diseases
• Dehydration
• Decreased salivary flow 
• Lung infections

What are the symptoms of bad breath? 

• Dry mouth
• Tongue coating
• Change in taste
• Calculus in and around teeth
• Frequent clearing of throat

How to prevent bad breath? 

 Tongue scraping - most common cause is tongue coating, so cleaning your tongue with tongue cleaner after brushing and flossing is important .

 

Proper brushing and flossing - always keep in mind that hygiene starts from your mouth. 

Avoid acidic foods and beverages - sodas and foods containing  onion, garlic and chocolates should be limited . 

Smoking and Alcohol - should be avoided. 

Increase your water intake

How to treat bad breath naturally? 

 -Consume foods that eliminate oral bad odour

-Stop smoking and alcohol consumption. 

-Use essential oils like coconut oil, peppermint oils,tea tree oils etc to gargle

-If your under medications for stomach, lung or any other disorders consult your physician. 

-Green tea is an effective home remedy for bad breath.Research shows that green tea

Truhas disinfectant and deodorizing properties that can temporarily freshen the breath. 

-Homemade mouthwash with baking soda or  vinegar

- Reduce stress by distracting yourself into yoga, meditations, etc

-Avoid cheese and dairy products. 

Get your teeth cleaned and if any decayed tooth present get it filled by your dentist. 

 Is visiting doctor necessary? 

Most bad breath originates in the mouth and can be treated with improved #dental hygiene.

In some cases, however, bad breath is a sign of a more serious condition such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis ,kidney failure, or an infection.

If your bad breath isn’t improving with home treatment, consult your doctor or dentist.