Bad breath is also known as HALITOSIS. It can be defined as an unpleasant or foul smell coming from the mouth. It is responsible for causing image issues in an individual and needs immediate medical attention. Please note that you may opt for a number of home remedies, however, it is important that you opt for medical expertise from a dentist. This is important so that one is able to analyze the reason for the same.

Causes of Bad Breath:

• Poor oral hygiene habits
• Infections in mouth
• Unhealthy habits such as alcohol intake and smoking
• Dry mouth
• Infections such as systemic diseases such as diabetes, kidney, liver, lung diseases and stomach digestion problems and respiratory tract infections

Preventing Bad Breath :

1. BRUSH AND FLOSS

• If a person does not brush or floss his/her teeth regularly, food particles accumulate in the mouth and cause a bad smell.
• Poor dental care led to plaque (hard deposit) in the mouth and causes a bad smell.
• Bacteria that build upon the teeth particularly between them –as well as tongue and gums, can produce an unpleasant smell. These bacteria are responsible for gum disease and tooth decay
• To get rid of this problem-start brushing your teeth twice a day and regular flossing to maintain good oral hygiene

2. RINSE YOUR MOUTH

• Mouthwash can be used to remove bacteria, a fresh minty taste can make you feel good.
• Scrape your tongue-Gently brush your tongue either with the toothbrush or tongue scraper.
• Avoid strongly flavored foods such as garlic, onions, and spices which are likely to make your breath smell

3. SMOKING

• Smoking causes bad breath.
• Apart from bad breath, it cause stains on your teeth, irritates your gums and reduces your senses of taste
• Quitting will lower your risk of gum diseases and prevent bad breath

4. KEEP YOUR GUMS HEALTHY

• Gum disease causes bad breath
• To maintain healthy gums, brushing and flossing is very necessary.

5. MOISTEN YOUR MOUTH

• If your mouth is dry, drink plenty of water to avoid the bad smell
• Chew sugarless chew gum or eat sugar-free candy