Can you tell your girlfriend? Your best friend? Your colleague?
I have a few questions is it possible to become so accustomed to someone's bad breadth?
What is the best approach to use when telling someone their breadth stinks?
The awkward irony of halitosis is that many people aren't aware that they have it.
(This why you need good friends) .This is because the cells in the nose that are responsible for the sense of smell actually become unresponsive to the continuous stream of bad odour. If you have bad breath, you may need to be told, or you may notice the negative reaction of other people when you're just too close!
Let us get to the science of it.
Halitosis is also referred to as oral malodor, but most of us know it quite simply as "bad breath." Even though it's a comparatively minor health problem, bad breath can be distressing and a bit of a social handicap.
Causes of Halitosis
The most common cause of bad breath is the food you eat. Garlic, onions, some kinds of fish, and diets rich in fat and meat can all result in halitosis. When these foods are digested, volatile substances or chemicals are absorbed into your bloodstream and are carried to your lungs where they are exhaled in your breath.
Missing meals, hunger, fasting, starvation, and low-calorie diets can also cause "hunger breath."
Because there is no flow of saliva during sleep rotting of saliva and debris from leftover food in the mouth can lead to bad breath in the morning.
Halitosis is also caused by:
smoking
alcohol
dentures
periodontal or gum disease that causes teeth to become loose, thereby creating pockets in the gums that harbor bacteria and lead to bad breath
chronic lung or sinus infections
breathing through your mouth because of enlarged tonsils or adenoids
mouth infections such as thrush (candidiasis)
systemic diseases such as diabetes, liver disease, or kidney disorders
pregnancy
not brushing or flossing regularly
Taking certain medications can also cause bad breath, especially those that reduce the d flow of saliva and dry out the mouth (e.g., some antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, decongestants, and medications to reduce high blood pressure).
When you cannot rely on your friends or those around you to tell if your breadth stinks;
It's easy to self-diagnose bad breath.
You can lick your wrist, let it dry for a few seconds and smell the area, or cup your hands over your mouth and sniff your own breath. If you need a second or more trusted opinion ask a stranger or better still your dentist.
Here are some tips for getting rid of bad breath:
Brush your teeth 2 times a day and floss once daily.
Clean your tongue before bedtime by scraping with a plastic tongue cleaner or brushing gently.
Prevent hunger breath by eating regularly and avoiding fasting or skipping meals.
Ask your dentist to recommend a specific cleaning system that can help clean your mouth more thoroughly than with just regular brushing.
Keep your nose and sinuses clean.
Stimulate saliva flow with fruits such as oranges and lemons.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to keep your mouth moist and to help rinse away odour-forming bacteria.
Decrease alcohol and coffee intake.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medications are causing problems of dry mouth that may be leading to bad breath.
