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How To Overcome Bad Breath by healthexamined: 2:53pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
Bad breath can affect one’s social life adversely imagine being in the middle of an important meeting you’re discussing with a business client, you close the meeting and standup and say.” I’ve enjoyed having this discussion and look forward to doing business with you “,and as you stand and draw close to each other, the other person reacts, he withdraws, turns the other way but manages to smile and act like it never happened ? This is just the kind of scenario bad breath or halitosis can cause. Different factors can induce halitosis: smoking, bad dental care, high protein diets and mouth acids. Whatever the cause halitosis is embarrassing and should be prevented. Tips to overcome it Practice good oral care Brush your teeth regularly. Some odors can be eliminated permanently or temporarily- if you brush after a meal. The main culprit in bad breath is a soft, sticky film of living and dead bacteria that clings to the teeth and gums, this film is called plaque. They are present in the mouth eating every morsel of food that passes into your food and producing these offensive odors. As you exhale, they exhale so brush away the plaque after each meal and rid your mouth of the breath problem, also floss your teeth to also prevent a buildup of bacteria Try some mints of gum Mints and gums can cover up bad breath; don’t let it hang too far off. Use mouthwash If you need 15 minutes of freedom from bad breath, use some mouthwash. Many brands contain essential oils like eucalyptus, thyme, peppermint and wintergreen that neutralize odor-producing waste products in your mouth. Some contain zinc compounds, sodium benzoate or benzoic acid all acts as antiseptics to rid your mouth of tiny bacteria that induces bad breath. Eat three times daily The saliva in the mouth becomes highly acidic from dehydration and in adequate diet. One of the side effects of fasting is bad breath. Try some parsley Parsley can be a breath-saver for your breath so sprig and chew some thoroughly. Try some spice Certain spices and herbs in your kitchen are natural enhancers. Chew cloves, fennel or anise seeds after odorous meals. Brush your tongues Do not ignore your tongue while brushing your teeth. Your tongue is covered with hair-like projections that can harbor plaques. While brushing, brush the tongue and wash beneath the tongue as well. Increase your water in-take Drink plenty water after heavy meals. They help the mouth maintain the right pH level to keep it free from germs, they also flush out bacteria hiding in the mouth. Cut down on sugary food substances; reduce your in-take of highly sugary drinks, coffee and spirits. It alters the right chemical balance your mouth ought to maintain for fresh breath. Eat foods rich in Vitamins D Vitamins D act as an anti-oxidant and will cleanse your mouth of odor producing bacteria. Lick a few regularly to rinse your mouth of these organisms. It is readily available in sea foods. Conclusion Persistent bad breath can be an indicator of a greater problem. Although bad breath is a major gum disease, it could also be gases and odors from gastro intestinal problems. If your halitosis doesn’t give way after a few days, see a dentist or doctor. Some diseases can cause bad breath, they include cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, dehydration and zinc deficiency. Some drugs can also cause bad breath, drugs like penicillamine and lithium can cause bad breath SOURCE : http://healthexamined.com/overcoming-bad-breath/ |
Re: How To Overcome Bad Breath by healthexamined: 3:08pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
lets hit the front page Sissy3 , dominique thanks |
Re: How To Overcome Bad Breath by Muhsinkhan(m): 3:12pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
Simple!!! Just open ur mouth and spray perfume, preferrably HUGO BOSS. |
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