How to Stop Bad Breath
Written by Mystic on Friday, April 04, 2008This condition is called halitosis. It affects 60 million people world-wide. Bad breath can lead to a lot of social embarassment and shame. However you do not have to let halitosis rule your life-style.
Causes of bad breath
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Poor oral hygiene: The main cause of bad breath is plaque. If plaque is not removed daily, it will cause decay of the teeth and bad breath. Cavities invite food to lodge in them thereby emanating a foul odour. Food impaction in between teeth is also responsible for halitosis.
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Medical conditions: Stomach problems, liver conditions, ulcers in the stomach, sinus infection, throat infections, cancer can cause bad breath. Diabetic patients have a sweet-smelling odour. Liver conditions cause dead rat odour.
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Medications: There are certain medications like anti-depressants, anti-parkinson�s drugs and anti-histamines which cause bad breath.
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Habits: Chewing tobacco and smoking lead to bad breath.
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Foods: Certain foods like onion and garlic cause a strong oral odour.
The best way to stop bad breath is to prevent plaque build-up by brushing at least twice a day, flossing at least once a day and regularly visiting the dentist for a check-up and for cleaning. Rinsing with a deodarant mouth-wash will help to a certain extent. Avoid eating strong smelling foods like onions and garlic. If there is any underlying medical problem it should be treated.
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