Avoiding bad breath/Health

Avoiding bad breath

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is one quality that no should possess simply because no one cherishes it. It is a big put off not only for your romantic liaisons but also for family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. Bad breath is caused by bacteria that thrive in your mouth, feeding on food particles stuck between the teeth to create foul-smelling odorous compounds. Here are some useful to help to you curb that dreaded dinosaur breath:

• Brushing your teeth well for at least three minutes is the key to avoiding bad breath. You need to clean out the nooks and corners of your mouth because they are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria.
• Drink plenty of water. Bacteria in the mouth thrives in dry conditions, therefore drinking lots of water washes down their favourable breeding conditions.
• Clean your tongue. Brushing your teeth is not sufficient. There are plenty of bacteria that thrive on your tongue as well. Use a tongue cleaner to get rid of odour-producing bacteria.
• Consume a diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Having these helps clean your teeth whilst eating them.
• Chewing cloves, aniseed or fresh parsley are a good natural remedy for bad breath.
• Besides onions and garlic, foods that are high in protein like milk, cheese, fish, meat etc. tend to cause bad breath, too.
• Munching carrots, celery and apples are beneficial for curbing bad breath because their slightly abrasive texture helps prevent a build-up of plaque on the teeth.
• It is not possible to brush after every meal, but you can gargle using a mouthwash.
• Snacking in-between meals should be avoided as it provides fodder for bacteria to feed on thus, producing bad breath.

Source: Bombay Times