what cause bad breath and how to overcome it?

Question

I learnt bad breath is caused by many many things and i want to be specify what are the do's and don't

Answer 1

must brush teeth twice a day along with mouth wash
tounge has to be brush also. if there's a foul bad breath that's a sing of gum disease must be treated by a special dental doctor.

Answer 2

Mostly because of bacteria growth in the mouth. Sometimes due to a meal just eaten (onions or garlic, for example).

1. FLOSS at least twice a day, (a.m./p.m.) by putting the floss in the gaps between teeth and rubbing back and forth,and around the front and back of each tooth on either side of the gap you put the floss in.
Don't do it so hard as to "cut" the gum. For awhile, this may cause some bleeding, as there is infection in the gum. The gum will heal itself over a day or so.

2. Brush teeth after every meal.

3. BRUSH YOUR TONGUE. Many people ignore this very important step. Bacteria lives on your tongue, especially towards the back of the tongue.

4. Use a mouthwash to take care of any remaining bacteria. Swish around for a minute or so, spit out.

5. Don't smoke, this causes major bad breath.

Answer 3

Flossing your teeth will go further to prevent bad breath than brushing which is, of course, a must. Flossing removes the bits of food that rot and feed and breed bacteria between the tooth and the gum. Chronic bad breath is caused by the odor these bacteria produce which can be an indication of gum disease a.k.a. gingivitis. No breath mint, chewing gum or mouth wash, for that matter, will scrape out (for brushing away) the rotting junk around the gumline.Twice a year cleaning and check-up by a dentist is also a must! Good Luck!

Answer 4

Bad Breath is caused by anaerobic bacteria invading coatings or bio films that build up on the tongue teeth and nasal passages. These bacteria break down proteins that we provide through lifestyle choices. The bacteria then release smelly Volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) into the mouth. Initially these VSCs will dissolve into the mouth saliva and simply cause a bad or sour taste. However once the saliva becomes saturated, or should a dryness of the mouth occur, then the VSCs will evaporate into the mouth and be emitted as the smells of bad breath. The person will not be able to smell this offensive odour due to acclimatisation. Also should the VSCs be emitted through the nose then they will still smell as bad breath but the person can then smell their own bad breath.

3 Easy steps to cure bad breath......

Step 1: Bacterial Balance
Step 2: Tongue and Mouth Cleaning
Step 3: Lifestyle Changes

Answer 5

Frequently bad breath is caused by GUM DISEASE or the precursor to it.

1. Floss morning and night. Yes I know it is a pain.

2. Brush your teeth morning and night.

3. After flossing and brushing morning and night,
swish thoroughly with HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Hold it in your mouth to allow the junk to bubble out. The Hydrogen peroxide will begin quickly to heal your gums.

4.Hydrogen Peroxide is in the drugs store next to alcohol normally. It is very inexpensive.

5.Get an anti-bacterial mouthwash to kill any bacteria in your gums. Diseased gums can actually kill you by traveling through your blood stream to your heart and infecting your heart.

Do these things every day. In a week or so you will notice serious improvement in your gums and the bad breath should be completely gone. If it isn't you may have something much more serious going on.

Rarely is bad breath JUST bad breath, it is usually a symptom of much more serious gums problems.

Answer 6

Start with a professional cleaning and evaluation in your dental office. After that, you have to maintain your clean mouth at home.

Floss, brush your teeth, scrape your tongue, rinse with a mouthwash of your choice.

Avoid foods that make bad breath, like onions and garlic. If none of that helps, consult your doctor or dentist to see where the smell is coming from.

If you do a search on the internet using "bad breath" as your search term, you will find almost five MILLION references. Here's a good place to start:

http://www.ada.org/public/topics/bad_breath.asp

The odors from garlic and onions enter your blood stream and then it takes a couple of DAYS before you breathe it all off. As you do this, you will continue to have bad breath. You can only use a mouthwash or breath mint (sugarless) as needed to mask the odor. I have read a lot of answers here saying to eat parsley to get rid of garlic breath, but I have no personal experience with this. Try it.

Answer 7

There are 3 areas to be considered while, you think of roughly this situation; Oral hollow area- Decayed the teeth,wrong oral hygiene,oral ulcer,all could make contributions to the project.as a result, take care of the reason and stick to the right oral hygiene conduct.Brushing your tooth formerly retiring to the mattress is often solid.Rinsing your mouth thoroughly after each and each meal is important. Gastric and Intestinal situation- yet another maximum common reason.those with acidic situation,ulcers, and gastric maximum cancers would take place a bad breath.whether, a radical examine is needed.universal meal and eating a brilliant style of water would help.Your known practitioner would propose some drugs if,it somewhat is needed. continual lung situation- even nonetheless, usually missed with the aid of many, it has have been given a significant contribution in making your breath undesirable.user-friendly occasion;smoking.different components mutually with lung abscess,maximum cancers,should additionally be considered.If in any doubt please do not hesitate to seek for scientific propose as early as obtainable.decrease smoking down if, you're a smoker. even nonetheless measures like chewing gum,mint,oral fresheners have instantaneous result, those at the instant are not for everlasting answer.Prevention is larger. Regards,

Answer 8

Bad breath has many causes. Most obvious/common - poor dental hygiene. If you floss daily, brush thoroughly, and rinse with listerine twice a day - then your breath should be fine.

Avoid breath killers like garlic and onions of course.

But if bad breath persists, see a doctor. There may be a deeper cause for bad breath stemming from your stomach and throat.

Answer 9

You can say all you like about bad breath but trying to get someone to do something about it is entirely different. My partner is the sweetest person in the world but is terrified of dentists. Their breath is so bad it gets to embarrassment point but they are not aware of it! If you can persuade them to go to the dentist then I'm sure you can find the problem. If you are concerned with someone like myself then I can only wish you good luck - an appointment with the dentist is the best solution.

Answer 10

The majority of cases are caused by odours coming from the back of the tongue and these are caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria release several chemicals as they grow, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a colourless gas that smells like rotten eggs. H2S is commonly released by decaying matter, such as that found in sewers, barns, and the holds of cargo ships; volcanoes also release H2S! Other gases released by bacteria in the mouth include cadaverine, isovaleric acid, methyl mercaptan, putrescine, and skatole - all of which have a distinctly foul odor. Methyl mercaptan smells like rotting cabbage and Isovaleric acid smells like sweaty feet - not exactly pleasant. The bacteria responsible for producing such rank odours are anaerobic, meaning they can survive in an environment with little or no oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria thrive in the tiny nooks and crannies of the tongue, especially at the very back of the tongue. As the bacteria grow, they feed on amino acids - chemicals that are the building blocks of proteins. The breakdown of amino acids releases H2S and other rancid chemicals. Eating foods high in proteins, such as meat, eggs, and fish, can leave behind enough amino acids in the mouth to feed an army of odour-causing anaerobes. These anaerobes also feast on proteins in secretions from the nose and that's why people with post-nasal drip often have halitosis. In a person with post-nasal drip, fluid from the nose continually streams down the back of the throat. Bacteria feed off this stream and release stinky H2S and other gases. There are many ways to make sure your breath stays fresh all day and here are a few of them: Drink lots of fluids to flush the tongue and keep it clean. Fluids also help prevent mouth dryness, which promotes bacterial growth. Rinse and gargle with a mouthwash before bed to reduce bacterial growth overnight. Eat a healthy breakfast to stimulate the flow of saliva, which helps keep the tongue clean. Brush and floss your teeth at least once a day, preferably before bed. Regularly and carefully scrape the back of your tongue with a plastic tongue cleaner. Gently scraping the tongue stops build-up of bacteria.

Answer 11

Good oral hygiene is a given. Meaning brushing, flossing, and regular professional care. But be aware some foods are particularly bad because their odor is not limited to the mouth.
They get absorbed into the blood stream and are exhaled through the lungs, skin, and everywhere else. Example: garlic, onions, alcohol.