How to Prevent Bad Breath?
The cause of bad breath is a gas called volatile sulfur, which is the waste material of dead bacteria.
Bad odor in breath largely originates from inside the mouth. An oral infection, an advanced gum disease, or bacteria settling in food residues that have remained in the mouth for more than a few hours may cause odor.
Other systemic problems that cause odor are: Tonsillitis, lung inflammation, sinusitis, diabetes ( acetone smell), gastrointestinal diseases, kidney failure (fishy smell), liver and metabolism disorders.
The cause of bad breath should first be diagnosed and treated accordingly.
What to do about bad breath. What is needed;
- All decays are treated.
- Gum disease is treated. Pockets and dental stones are eliminated.
- Empty and semi-impacted wisdom teeth are removed.
Apart from all these;
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Brush your teeth for 3 minutes after each meal and floss once a day. Keep your toothbrush in a dry and clean place and wash it thoroughly after use. Tongue. It is a tissue where bacteria can easily settle and be difficult to clean due to its very indented and rough structure. Brushing the surface of the tongue, especially the back part, along with your teeth, is important to prevent odor. If you are uncomfortable brushing this surface with a brush, use a clean plastic spoon to clean the tongue by scraping it from root to tip. In addition, tongue brushes and tongue scrapers on the market will be very helpful in cleaning your tongue comfortably and properly. Mint candy, mouth sprays or mouthwashes do not prevent bad breath, they only suppress it for a short time (5-7 minutes). To prevent bad breath, a mouthwash made of 50% water and 50% hydrogen peroxide can have a positive effect. For food-related odors (garlic, onion, alcohol, etc.), open the mouth the next morning. A glass of cold milk drunk on the stomach reduces the odor significantly. Read: 0
