The first step of fighting bad breath is determining its cause. If you are a smoker or use smokeless tobacco, this could be contributing to bad breath.People have different reactions to certain foods that can cause bad breath. Garlic and onions are two foods that can lead to bad breath. Keep track of your diet to determine if the foods you are eating are causing unpleasant breath.
Poor dental health habits can also contribute to bad breath. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice per day and floss everyday. Many people find it beneficial to increase their brushing to after each meal. A flossing regiment is also important to keeping breath fresh. A tongue scraper can also be helpful in addition to regular brushing of the tongue.
Sometimes bad breath can be a symptom of a medical problem. Illnesses that count bad breath as a symptom include: Diabetes, sinusitis or chronic respiratory infections, liver disease or a kidney problem.
What to do?
If improving your dental care program does not take care of your bad breath, you should make an appointment with a healthcare professional. Your care provider will be able to determine the underlying cause of your halitosis.
For more information, visit:
The American Dental Association
Familydoctor.org
