If you have Bad breath, you are not alone. Many suffer from bad breath and medically this is know as Halitosis.
So what are the Causes of Bad Breath?:
- Food habits and unbalanced diets
- Poor oral health habits and hygiene
- Adverse habits like smoking, tobacco, pan or betel nut chewing
- Dry mouth, tooth decay, fungal infections, gum disease.
- Physical health illness like diabetes, sinus infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, chronic acid reflux, liver or kidney problems.
Why does Garlic and onion cause bad breath?
Garlic and onion have strong odor. Generally, all the food which we intake begins to break down in your mouth. As foods are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. Brushing and flossing, and even using mouthwash after having foods with strong odors merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body.
What can be done to improve your breath?
- Visit a dental professional to find the root cause of the problem.
- Brush twice daily to maintain the oral hygiene.
- Use floss to get rid of food deposits between the teeth.
- Use antibacterial mouth rinse.
- Do a professional cleaning every 6 months.
- Have regular dental check ups in regular intervals.
