GET RID OF EMBARRASSING BAD BREATH

Even with the best dental care products many people still suffer from bad breath and tooth decay. Bad breath can be embarrassing and tooth decay can lead to serious, painful and expensive dental procedures. But healthy teeth and fresh breath are easy to come by, if you combine a healthy diet and proper brushing.

Apart from this people choose some liquid mouthwashes to rinse the oral cavities and to protect against pathogenic bacteria and remove bad odour.

Causes of bad breath:

Potential causes of bad breath include:

Tobacco: Tobacco products cause their own types of mouth odor. Additionally, they increase the chances of gum disease which can also cause bad breath.

Food: The breakdown of food particles stuck in the teeth can cause odors. Some foods such as onions and garlic can also cause bad breath. After they are digested, their breakdown products are carried in the blood to the lungs where they can affect the breath.

Dry mouth: Saliva naturally cleans the mouth. If the mouth is naturally dry or dry due to a specific disease, such as xerostomia, odors can build up.

Dental hygiene: Brushing and flossing ensure the removal of small particles of food that can build up and slowly break down, producing odor. A film of bacteria called plaque builds up if brushing is not regular. This plaque can irritate the gums and cause inflammation between the teeth and gums called periodontitis. Dentures that are not cleaned regularly or properly can also harbor bacteria that cause halitosis.

Crash diets: Fasting and low-carbohydrate eating programs can produce halitosis. This is due to the breakdown of fats producing chemicals called ketones. These ketones have a strong aroma.

Drugs: Certain medications can reduce saliva and, therefore, increase odors. Other drugs can produce odors as they breakdown and release chemicals in the breath. Examples include nitrates used to treat angina, some chemotherapy chemicals, and some tranquilizers, such as phenothiazines. Individuals who take vitamin supplements in large doses can also be prone to bad breath.

Mouth, nose, and throat conditions: Sometimes, small, bacteria-covered stones can form on the tonsils at the back of the throat and produce odor. Also, infections or inflammation in the nose, throat, or sinuses can cause halitosis.

Foreign body: Bad breath can be caused if they have a foreign body lodged in their nasal cavity, especially in children.

We bring you a homemade liquid mouthwash which is inexpensive and easy to make, using simple ingredients that are available in your kitchen.

Ingredients:
1tbspn sea salt
1 tbspn whole cloves
1 whole cinnamon
Hot water

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and add hot water to it. Mix everything together thoroughly until the salt gets dissolved in water. Cover the bowl and let it steep for two hours. Strain the infusion and store it in a glass bottle. Mixture can be store for one week. Shake well before use and swish in mouth for 30 seconds and spit it out. It can be used one to two times daily for fresh breath.

* Salt being a natural disinfectant the salt water in this mouthwash reduces bacteria and prevent gum swelling.
* Clove is a powerful analgesic and has antiseptic properties which relieves pain and other gum diseases.
*The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon may also prevent tooth decay and reduce bad breath.

 

Simple home remedies and lifestyle changes, such as improved dental hygiene and quitting smoking, can often remove the issue. If bad breath persists, however, it is advisable to visit a doctor to check for underlying causes.