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Rid of Halitosis: Tips For Better Breath
Have
you leaned over to give your sweetie a kiss and they put
their hand up between your lips and theirs? It wasn’t because they did not want to kiss you. It was because
they did not want to be near the odor escaping your mouth.
Other than daily brushing and flossing are there other ways
to fight halitosis?
Before taking a look at other remedies, it is important to
explore other causes of bad breath. Certain foods, as well
as tobacco use, dry mouth (xerostomia), and periodontal issues
can all be offenders.
Many
people drink coffee. Some for the taste, some for the
caffeine properties which they appreciate in keeping them awake
(a stimulant), or the beautiful aroma as they awake in the
morning. Here’s a thought, as you wake with the dreaded morning
breath, you add a cup or two of coffee. This also causes dehydration
and that leads to diminished saliva flow. Less saliva often
means increased breath odor and not for the better. Before
you banish your morning cup of coffee for good, here are some
suggestions to help you give halitosis the heave-ho.
While you are thinking about the dry mouth that is caused
by caffeine, another source of dehydration is alcohol consumption.
Ever consider why you get thirsty after you have a drink or
two? That is because you are drying up the saliva that is trying
to battle the bacteria that wants to bring a halt to any romantic
plans you are thinking about. Through the consumption of alcohol,
your breath is on the decline. To aid in this dilemma, have
some sugarless gum on hand and drink water. Remember the gum
creates a chewing action, which stimulates saliva.
The
most effective way of preventing halitosis is through daily
brushing. Don’t forget the tongue, flossing, and rinsing.
This should be done after every meal and preferably after each
time you eat something. Eating properly will also help to eliminate
the noxious odor. Fruits and vegetables are high in acids and
fiber that will help to kill much of the bacteria.
As you peruse the hygiene isle at the stores, you may feel
overwhelmed at the choices available at combating bad breath
odors. Most of the products do very little to actually kill
the bacteria residing on the back of your tongue. If your bad
breath is a systemic problem, these products will help very
little. The most these products can do is make your breath
smell sweet for a limited amount of time by masking the odors
as opposed to killing the bacteria. The exception to this rule
is mouthwashes that contain zinc chloride or those obtained
for your dental provider.
Hydrogen
Peroxide is an effective rinse because it adds oxygen
to the bacteria that thrive in an environment where little
to no oxygen exists thus effectively killing the anaerobic
bacteria. Although if you do not have this handy, using plain
water will also help loosen up the foods and particles that
have become lodged between the teeth and gums. Left in your
mouth and lurking on your tongue, these bacteria will multiply
very rapidly and cause your breath to suffer.
The Western
American diet is also an important factor to be
considered in dealing with the problem of halitosis. A low
calorie diet has always had a favorable impact on the breath,
while a high calorie diet may have an adverse affect on your
breath. Next time, if your physician prescribes you a low-fat
diet for weight loss, you are also blessed with the added benefit
of decreasing the problem of bad breath. Interestingly enough,
it comes free of cost.
Have you ever noticed when you are dining out that many times
the meal is served with beautiful sprigs of parsley? You thought
it was there to make the entree look nice? That is one reason,
although if you were to place a small piece of that in your
mouth after your delicious meal, you would find a refreshing
aroma feeling your mouth. Yes, parsley is beneficial to halting
bad breath odor. The next time you are eating out don’t throw
the parsley away, enjoy a bit of freshness after your meal.
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: 2006
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