10 reasons that cause bad breath

Dry mouth, broken seals, respiratory infections and indigestible foods burden our breathing. Brushing your teeth helps, but not always…

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We wake up in the morning and feel the breath in our mouth heavy, but several times even with brushing our teeth things do not improve significantly. What is wrong?

Ten reasons that make our mouth smell, but also tips to get rid of this unpleasant feeling follow below.

Alcohol, coffee, cigarette

A night with alcohol can cause more than one hangover. Alcohol to evaporate dries the mouth, thus helping to grow germs that cause bad breath. The problem is exacerbated by coffee, cigarettes, but also by spicy foods. Also, dry mouth during sleep, justifies bad breath, with waking up in the morning.

The language

Germs on the tongue are a major cause of bad breath. The toothbrush or the special tool for cleaning the tongue can solve the problem. In the special tongue scraper, avoid fragile plastics or metals so as not to risk being cut.

Low carb diet

When you cut down on carbs and increase your protein intake to lose weight, your body begins to burn fat for energy. This process creates ketones, compounds that cause bad breath. In this case, better brushing will not solve the problem, so here, the solution can give a sugar-free chewing gum.

The common cold

In addition to all the annoyances caused by respiratory infections such as the common cold and bronchitis, they can also cause bad breath, because the germs that cause them feed on the stuffy nose. And if you have a stuffy nose, then you will be breathing through the mouth, drying it, causing even more intense breathing.

Stomach ulcer

A germ, Helicobacter pylori, can also cause bad breath, according to a study in the Journal of Medical Microbiology. Antimicrobial therapy can save you not only from the dangers of Helicobacter pylori, but also from bad breath. Treatment includes antibiotics, which must be prescribed by your doctor.

Medicines

More than 400 prescription and over-the-counter medications such as antidepressants and anti-allergy medications can drastically reduce saliva flow. But this helps to remove food and bacteria, keeping away bad breath. Changing medications may not always be possible, so the American Dental Association recommends staying hydrated and chewing sugar-free chewing gum to keep your mouth moist. Special mouthwashes can also help.

Tonsils

The tonsils on the back of the tongue can be covered with bacteria, food particles and dead cells that form a hard layer that usually goes away on its own. In the meantime, however, you can speed up the process by gargling with salt water. Your dentist may suggest other options.

Dried fruit

They have a high sugar content and the bacteria that cause odors love it. A quarter cup of raisins has 21 grams of sugar. The same amount of dried apricots has 17 grams of sugar. That is, 4-5 teaspoons of pure sugar. For the same reason, dried fruits stick to the teeth, so to be sure that you will not feed the germs in your mouth, be sure to use your toothbrush and floss after a snack.

Reflux in the stomach

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common digestive disorder. Bad breath can be caused by indigestible food coming back or by irritation from stomach acid returning to the esophagus. Here you need the help of your doctor.

Broken teeth and fillings

The poor condition of the teeth allows me to trap food in the gaps, reproducing the germs that cause tooth decay, gingivitis and bad breath. Poor denture fitting can cause the same problems. Run to the dentist for a new filling or to renew old ones that have been broken.

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