Health

 BAD BREATH & REMEDIES

Bad breath medically called Halitosis has such a turn off for ages and it can result from poor dental health. Foods you eat can also cause bad breath which includes unhealthy lifestyle.

Ø  Causes of bad breath:

1.       A dirty mouth: Bad breath (mouth odor) is like any other body odor. This is as a result of microbes living in the mouth giving off byproducts.

2.       Mouth out of balance: Dry mouth is a common cause of bad breath. Saliva helps the mouth prevent bacteria staying in a spot to avoid multiplying. Mouth disease can also cause bad breath.

3.       Food: Foods like onions, garlic, alcohol and tobacco results offensive odor after consumption.

4.       Illness: Bad breath can be a sign of illness such as diabetes or gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver or kidney disease.

Ø  Remedies for bad breath:

1.       Keep your mouth clean and fresh: use breath mints, gums or mouth wash. Brush your teeth twice daily and brush tongue properly.

2.       Drink plenty of water (8 glasses daily)

3.       Watch what you eat to avoid foods with offensive odor.

4.       Take vegetables like carrots, cabbage, eggplant etc.

5.       Visit your doctor for checkup.