Bad breath causes and tips to get rid from it

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be a source of embarrassment and social isolation for many people. It can lead to a loss of confidence and a poor body self-image, causing a sense of shame associated with it. Bad breath can be caused by several factors, such as infected tissues inside the mouth, oral or dental infections caused by bacteria, and accumulated food debris inside the mouth. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing teeth twice a day, especially at night. According to dental surgeons, night brushing of teeth is more important and should be more thorough. Flossing teeth can also be helpful, especially if you have dental malocclusion where teeth are crowded or unevenly spaced.

There are many toothpaste brands available in the market, and the jury is still out on whether one toothpaste is better than the other. As long as you maintain good oral hygiene, you should be fine. However, it is not clearly established that brushing your teeth with the stem of a neem tree is helpful.

To get rid of bad breath, there are three things you can do. Firstly, good dental care must include care of gums. Gum disease is one of the commonest causes of bad breath, which can be managed by regular and careful brushing, regular flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Secondly, treating chronic tonsillitis can also help. Chronically infected tonsils develop deep crypts where food debris and infected material tend to accumulate, causing a foul odor after some time. A good home remedy for this is gargling regularly. Lastly, acidity and reflux can also be common causes of halitosis. It is important to have this attended to and make sure that the last meal of the day is not very heavy and not very late.

In summary, bad breath can be caused by several factors, and it is important to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent it. A combination of regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups, as well as treating chronic tonsillitis and acidity, can help get rid of bad breath and improve overall oral health.

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