It is very embarrassing when someone tells you
that you have a bad breath. With the end of the year coming round, bad breath is bad news in this peak season of socialising. Bad breath is no joke. It can ruin a first impression. break a business deal, even damage relationships!. The poor victim of this condition may develop poor self-esteem and depression as a result.
Bad breath is also known as Halitosis. It is mainly caused by the occurrence of the bacteria in our
mouth. It affects lots of people in all over the globe. The problem is that most people aren't aware that they have bad breath until someone tells them so.
Many often associate bad breath with consuming garlic or
onion. While these cause momentarily bad breath, they can be gotten rid of by brushing one's teeth, Halitosis is here to stay for awhile. Some causes of it include oral problems such as tooth decay
and dry mouth or other health problems such as diabetes, gastro-intestinal
disease and respiratory system problems. Most causes of bad breath can
be prevented if we adopt proper oral hygiene. If bad breath
is due to medical conditions, one should consult a doctor and get the
required treatment.
The following list tells you where you can get help for bad breath!
http://www.whatclinic.com/dentists/singapore/bad-breath
Besides getting the appropriate treatment, here are some ways to prevent bad breath:
Store toothbrush in
mouthwash – Store your toothbrush bristles-down in a glass of mouthwash.
This will minimise the germs you put in your mouth. Don't forget that like everything else, exposed tooth brushes come into contact with germs too!
Change toothbrushes often – Well-worn brushes host bacteria and yeast associated with stomach ulcers, strep throat, upset stomach and diarrhoea.
Scrap tongue – Using
a toothbrush or a tongue scraper, scrap your tongue to clean bacterial
build-up, food debris and dead cells from the surface of the tongue.
Floss, Floss, Floss
– Flossing is ten times more important than brushing. The areas between your
teeth (which are unbrushable) are loaded with garbage. If you can’t floss after
every meal, at least do it once a day.
Rinse After Lunch – If you haven't got toothbrush or toothpaste with you, at least rinse your mouth with water after lunch. This will
reduce the bacteria in your mouth, which significantly cuts your risk of
cavities. Rinsing flushes away sugars and food particles, and wets the mouth and
throat.
Keep
An Apple Handy – If you don’t have any mints or oral strips around, chomp on an apple.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are effective in cleaning your tongue. Crunchy
fruits like apples or pears also get in between the cracks of your teeth to
give you a bonus clean-up job.
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