Bacteria in the mouth constantly digest food particles and other dead cells resulting in bacterial waste and other products which give off a fowl smell.The process is worst at night because saliva which helps to wash off these food particles and wastes, is produced only in small amounts at night.
Several factors can make the foul smell from the mouth worse, leading to bad breath.
1. Habits - Poor dental hygiene,eating certain foods (onions, garlic, coffee), smoking/tobacco use, alcohol .
2. Disease conditions - Dry mouth, respiratory tract infections, liver failure, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, etc.
Halitosis is both preventable and treatable with such routine or home remedies
1. Brush twice daily - In the morning and at night using popular Nigerian brands such as Euthymol and close up(the red paste). Worldwide picks are: Colgate Enamel health, Colgate optic white, and crest pro health.
2. Gargle with warm water before and after brushing to loosen up greasy food particles that may be stuck to the teeth or gums. Proper brushing involves brushing your teeth,gums, tongue and the roof of your mouth. Bacteria build up in these areas and brushing the teeth alone is not sufficient hygiene.
3. Use alcohol free mouth wash to rinse out the mouth once daily.
4. Cook your onion and garlic. Eating onion and garlic cooked in food is less likely to cause bad mouth odor.
5. Drink a lot of fluids. The more water you take,the more saliva you would produce. Saliva helps wash off the wastes.
6. Quit smoking, tobacco,snuff and alcohol.
7. Eat fruits with high water content: Oranges,apples,grapes and berries. Most fruits are acidic and will clean out the mouth.The water content is also helpful for rinsing clinical treatment.
See a doctor to treat underlying health conditions and also visit the dentist more often.
Always stay healthy.
Source: Dr Kharis
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