Hello friends,my quest to enjoy the best of oral health took me to a site where I found this interesting piece which I cant but share with you............enjoy
No one likes to have (or smell) bad breath. Fortunately, it's simple to prevent. A foul smell coming from your mouth is usually caused by bacteria, so keeping your teeth (and tongue) clean and eating certain foods will do the trick.
Stay On Top Of Your Teeth
Your first and easiest line of defense is good oral care. Cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease can all be underlying causes of odor.
Brush twice a day and floss at least once daily to remove the plaque and bacteria that accumulates on your teeth and under your gumline. And be sure to visit your dentist twice a year for a checkup and professional cleaning.
Clean Your Tongue
The fleshy surface of the tongue is a prime breeding ground for harmful bacteria and accounts for a large percentage of halitosis cases; but most people neglect this crucial area when brushing.
To dislodge the offending build-up take a regular soft bristle toothbrush and make a few gentle strokes down the tongue from back to front once a day. Depending on the anatomy of your tongue--some people have a lot of grooves -you might want to invest in a tongue scraper for more effective cleaning. Check with your dentist for the best option based on your needs.
Go Sugar-Free
Reaching for mints and gum can help mask that dragon breath but if you're using sugary brands you're actually adding to the problem. Bacteria in your mouth tend to ferment sugar, which leads to those very unpleasant odors.
So stick with sugar-free solutions. And while you're at it, cutting down on sugar in the rest of your diet can go a long way in snuffing out those icky smells.
Wet Your Whistle
Your saliva contains vital protective enzymes that help kill bad bacteria, so a dry mouth can be contributing to your smelly situation. Staying hydrated will help stimulate the salivary glands and keep your mouth properly moisturized. If you're guzzling the optimal 8 glasses of H2O a day and you're still desert-dry,please consult your dentist.
Pass the Bread
A low-carb, high protein diet may be the cause of that killer bad breath according to an analysis by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine.
The key to these diets is a fat-burning state known as ketosis when your body burns stored fats to use as fuel instead of the missing carbs.
As the fat burns, chemicals called ketones accumulate in the body and are released in your breath.
Since this is a metabolic problem originating in your stomach and not your mouth there's not much you can do other than modifying your diet.
Take a Tea Break
Drinking tea can do more than soothe your soul.
It can also help that halitosis. A research out of the University of Illinois at Chicago shows that polyphenols, chemical components found in black and green tea, can prevent the growth of the bacteria responsible for bad breath as well as the bacteria's production of putrid smelling compounds. So try a cup of Lemon Zinger and zap out those funky fumes!
Get a Physical
If you've been on top of your dental care, have tried all of the above and your breath could still peel the paint from the walls, it's time to ring up the doc. Chronic nasty breath can be a symptom of a variety of other underlying medical issues such as diabetes, severe sinus infections, post-nasal drip, GI disorders, or liver and kidney problems.
So,hope you found one or two tips useful,I will try them myself.............
Culled: Yahoohealthnews
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