 Everyone at some time or another is affected by halitosis; after all, which one of us can say we wake up in the morning without bad breath? Usually we worry about how our breath smells when we are in a situation in which we are in a group of other people, where we know, if we have to be close, that bad breath will be quite offensive.
Of the three biggest causes of bad breath, include two that are common: A person's diet and whether they follow good oral hygiene. Not as well known a cause is that a person's medical condition may cause bad breath.
Your diet: Bad breath is most commonly caused by the foods you eat and what you drink, but as we each know, we can't always be in control of what we are consuming at any given time. Certain foods like garlic, cheese or onions, as well as alcoholic drinks, are items that everyone knows cause bad breath. The fact is that everything you eat will be digested by your stomach acids in the natural course, the absorbed into the bloodstream and finally will reach a point where they can affect your breath.
The reason diet is important is because certain types of foods cause bad breath more than others. For example, with so many people on a low-carb diet, these actually can cause halitosis, because the body is processing more fat than carbohydrates. Proteins lead to increases in bad breath, while more carbohydrate in your diet can reduce bad breath problems.
Oral hygiene: Because food particles can be stuck in your mouth, how you take care of oral hygiene can be a contributor to the problem. When food gets stuck between teeth, this increases the amount of bacteria found on your tongue and gums. When food gets stuck in your teeth, it begins to decay, and creates the moist, warm conditions for bacteria growth.
Proper oral hygiene requires that you brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, or after every meal. You should also brush or gently scrape the tongue when you brush your teeth, as well as floss at least once a day. Finally, you should use an antiseptic mouthwash, one without alcohol as an ingredient, and use it two or three times a day. The American Dental Association recommends the following additional steps to good oral hygiene:
- Making sure you eat a balanced diet
- Try to limit snacks between mealtimes
- Toss your toothbrush after three months (or more frequently if needed) and replace with a new one
- Visit your dentist at least every six months for an exam and teeth cleaning
Sometimes, with the hectic lives we all lead, taking care of your teeth can seem like a burden, with the brushing, flossing, scraping, and rinsing routine. If you don't have time to do a thorough job, at least take some simple precautions to avoid bad breath. For example, just swish and spit some fresh water in your mouth for about 20 to 30 seconds, and repeat. This can remove particles of food stuck in your teeth. You might also keep a small bottle of a quality antiseptic, non-alcohol mouthwash at work, in your purse, or in your briefcase.
Medical conditions: Some medical conditions can cause bad breath, including gastrointestinal distress, diabetes, sinus infections or irritations, tonsillitis, common cold or flu, liver disease, lung disease, and esophageal disease. If you suffer from any of these types of conditions, talk with your doctor about how to also treat the resulting bad breath.
Chronic bad breath can result from gum disease and also from dry mouth. Since plaque on your teeth is the biggest cause of gum disease, regular dental care, brushing and flossing are a must. Plaque left on the teeth results in bacteria growth, and this bacteria causes toxins to form which irritate the gums. If gum disease is left untreated, it can not only cause damage to your gums., but also to your overall health.
Dry mouth, which is also known as xerostomia, means that saliva production in the mouth is reduced. Saliva is necessary to neutralize any acid produced by plaque, and also helps to remove the bacteria that grows on your gums and tongue surface. Some dry mouth conditions can be a side effect of a particular medication you may be taking, or can also be the result of a medical condition which impacts the salivary glands and thus reduces the flow of saliva.
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