The Corona crisis made us long for human relationships, and while everyone waits for the moment when we can meet our loved ones to hug and kiss them, some of us have to deal with “bad breath” before making this long-awaited embrace, so how can this be achieved?
How does bad breath arise?
The Harvard Medical School website states that bad breath is usually caused by bacteria on the teeth and food debris on the tongue. It is therefore not surprising that most cases of bad breath are associated with poor oral hygiene and gum disease such as Gingivitis, periodontitis, and dry mouthIt is a condition in which the salivary glands are unable to produce enough saliva to keep the mouth moist.
It may be tonsillitis, respiratory infections such as sinusitis or bronchitis, some digestive system diseases, advanced liver or kidney disease, and diabetes. It is responsible for a small number of cases of bad breath, the website confirms.
Specialists are advised to visit the dentist to rule out gum disease and other diseases, and to determine the causes of bad breath.
How to get rid of bad breath?
Hygiene first!
The German magazine “Men’s Health” explains that the prevention of bad breath comes mainly from maintaining oral hygiene. Readers are advised to clean the teeth half an hour after eating, with a focus on the spaces between the teeth, while the Harvard Medical School emphasizes the need to brush teeth At least twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste, and the need to gargle With mouthwash Alcohol-free before bed.
Avoid smoking
There is no denying what smoke does Tooth-colored And gum health, in addition to the bad smell, and therefore the Harvard Medical School advises to avoid smoking or chewing products that contain tobacco.
What may make this worse; It is drinking coffee with smoking, which leaves a mixture of unpleasant odors that may distract your loved ones from you, according to the “Men’s Health” magazine. The magazine adds that it is essential to avoid bad-smelling foods, such as garlic and onions.
Drink enough water
If you have a dry mouth, make sure you drink enough fluids throughout the day, and use over-the-counter moisturizing agents, such as dry mouth spray, mouthwash, or dry mouth moisturizing gel.
And Harvard University states that if you do not notice any improvement, you may want to make an appointment to see a doctor, as oral medicine doctors provide comprehensive care for mucosal diseases, salivary gland disorders, oral and facial pain, and complications of oral cancer treatment.
Chewing gum kills bacteria
“Men’s Health” magazine recommends chewing sugar-free gum, as it helps to produce saliva that contains oxygen, which in turn contributes to killing bacteria.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
citrus fruits
Despite the health benefits of citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons, those who suffer from yellowing of their teeth, doctors advise them to avoid eating citrus fruits. The reason is that these citrus fruits contain a large amount of acids that cause the surface layer of tooth enamel to soften, which leads to the removal of their minerals and the loss of density of the tooth enamel. And thus the teeth become sensitive when eating cold or hot foods.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Coffee
Coffee is a favorite morning drink for many. It is true that coffee helps to modify mood, but drinking it may be a cause of tooth discolouration. As the tannins in coffee settle on tooth enamel, causing brown, discolored spots. In addition, the acids in coffee change the acidity values in the mouth, so it is better to stay away from eating sour foods after coffee, as this makes the teeth more sensitive.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Juices
Juices are beverages rich in vitamins. But caution is required from these drinks, especially fruit juices, as they contain a high amount of fructose and have a high acidity. This means that this acidity in the fruits causes calcium to be extracted from the teeth and eroded. In addition to that fruit sugar (fructose) is also harmful, because the bacteria in the mouth convert sugar into acids, causing tooth decay.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Tea
Tea causes brown stains on teeth, just like coffee. The only difference to coffee is the color of the stains, green tea causes gray spots, while black tea causes yellow spots, and experts advise drinking tea with a little milk, as this helps prevent ugly stains on the teeth.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Spinach
Spinach is a nutritious vegetable, as it contains carotene and many important minerals for the body, such as calcium and potassium. But it is different when it comes to teeth. Spinach contains oxalic acid, and when this substance is combined with calcium, insoluble salts are formed, which are calcium oxalate, and these salts have an effect on the sharpness of the teeth, which makes tooth enamel more sensitive.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Honey
Honey is one of the nutrients known to have good health benefits since ancient times. But the amount of sugar in honey makes it harmful to the teeth, as is the case with many sweetened foods, which cause tooth decay.
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Too much of these “healthy” foods will harm your teeth
Fruit yogurt
Fruit yogurt is a useful food, but harmful to the teeth, as it contains a high amount of sugar. Therefore, experts advise that you should eat natural yogurt to maintain dental integrity.
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