What could be more humiliating and
embarrassing than mouth odour? No one
likes to hear it, but it’s worse not to know
you have mouth odour.
Is anything worse than seeing people turn
their faces away from you when you are
talking to them?
Bad breath or mouth odour (also known as
halitosis or malodor) can be very
embarrassing and tough on those around
you.
Millions of people suffer from mouth
odour without even realizing it because
people are afraid to tell them. It is not
very often that you have a friend who will
be bold enough to tell you that your
breathe is exuding an offensive odour.
A lot of times they do not want you to
feel embarrassed and they will rather
endure the odour than tell you or even in
a subtle way try to offer you solutions.
Bad breath is often caused by a buildup
of bacteria in your mouth that causes
inflammation and gives off noxious odours.
When you don’t brush or floss regularly,
bacteria accumulate on the bits of food
left in your mouth and between your
teeth. The compounds released by these
bacteria make your breath smell and sometimes
leads to tooth discolouration.
For some people, mouth odour is a problem
that only rears its ugly head in limited
situations, such as when you get out of
bed in the morning or after eating
pungent food. For some others, it is a
problem that is ever-present, no matter
whether they brush and floss their teeth,
rinse with mouthwash or suck on mints
that only rears its ugly head in limited
situations, such as when you get out of
bed in the morning or after eating
pungent food. For some others, it is a
problem that is ever-present, no matter
whether they brush and floss their teeth,
rinse with mouthwash or suck on mints
Chronic bad breath can profoundly affect
a person’s self-esteem and daily life,
even to the extent that that person may
isolate himself for fear of
embarrassment.
A number of things can cause mouth odour
and they include: dental cavities, gum
disease, poor oral hygiene, coated tongue
(a white or yellow coating on the tongue,
usually due to inflammation). These are
among the most common.
Other causes may include dry mouth,
infections such as sore throat or sinusitis,
or intestinal disorders, such as heartburn,
ulcers, and lactose intolerance.
Food and drink, such as garlic, onions,
coffee, and alcohol, can temporarily cause
bad breath. Smokers also suffer from it.
a person’s self-esteem and daily life,
even to the extent that that person may
isolate himself for fear of
embarrassment.
A number of things can cause mouth odour
and they include: dental cavities, gum
disease, poor oral hygiene, coated tongue
(a white or yellow coating on the tongue,
usually due to inflammation). These are
among the most common.
Other causes may include dry mouth,
infections such as sore throat or sinusitis,
or intestinal disorders, such as heartburn,
ulcers, and lactose intolerance.
Food and drink, such as garlic, onions,
coffee, and alcohol, can temporarily cause
bad breath. Smokers also suffer from it.
Whatever the cause, all hope is not lost as
there are ways to solve mouth odour
problem. It involves correcting the
underlying disorder. Below are solutions to
mouth odour.
1. Drink plenty of water: Bacteria’s sworn
enemy is oxygen, which is found in your
own saliva. Drinking water makes you
produce more saliva, which in turn
neutralizes bad breath.
2. Scrape your tongue: Each morning,
scrape your tongue with a tongue scrapper
or spoon to decrease the bacteria, fungi
and dead cells that can cause odour. Hold
the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it
forward in order to clean the back of the
tongue.
3. Rinse with mouthwash: Some
mouthwashes do more than leave breath
smelling minty; they contain antiseptic
agents, such as cetylpyridinium chloride,
to reduce plaque and prevent gingivitis,
which can also cause bad breath. Studies
show that chlorine dioxide is very
effective at neutralizing the stinky
volatile sulfur compounds created by oral
bacteria.
4. Eat vegetables: Fibrous vegetables, such
as celery and cucumbers, boost your
mouth’s saliva production, which washes
away odor-causing bacteria. In fact,
holding a slice of cucumber between your
tongue and the roof of your mouth for
about 90 seconds helps limit odor. Crunchy
vegetables help remove plaque on teeth
and gums, which bacteria can feed on.
5. Sugar-free gum: Again, it’s all about
saliva. Chewing gum increases the
production of saliva and chewing just one
piece makes your mouth create up to 10
times more saliva than usual. But not just
any pack will do. Sugar-free mints also
stimulate saliva production and
temporarily mask odor.
6. Practice good oral hygiene: Brush twice
a day to remove food debris and plaque
and don’t forget to brush your tongue.
Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3
months or after an illness. Use floss to
remove food particles and plaque between
teeth once a day.
7. Arrange regular dental checkups and
cleanings: You should see a dentist
regularly, at least twice a year. He or she
will conduct an oral exam and professional
teeth cleaning and will be able to detect
and treat periodontal disease, dry mouth,
or other problems that may be the cause
of bad mouth odour.
there are ways to solve mouth odour
problem. It involves correcting the
underlying disorder. Below are solutions to
mouth odour.
1. Drink plenty of water: Bacteria’s sworn
enemy is oxygen, which is found in your
own saliva. Drinking water makes you
produce more saliva, which in turn
neutralizes bad breath.
2. Scrape your tongue: Each morning,
scrape your tongue with a tongue scrapper
or spoon to decrease the bacteria, fungi
and dead cells that can cause odour. Hold
the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it
forward in order to clean the back of the
tongue.
3. Rinse with mouthwash: Some
mouthwashes do more than leave breath
smelling minty; they contain antiseptic
agents, such as cetylpyridinium chloride,
to reduce plaque and prevent gingivitis,
which can also cause bad breath. Studies
show that chlorine dioxide is very
effective at neutralizing the stinky
volatile sulfur compounds created by oral
bacteria.
4. Eat vegetables: Fibrous vegetables, such
as celery and cucumbers, boost your
mouth’s saliva production, which washes
away odor-causing bacteria. In fact,
holding a slice of cucumber between your
tongue and the roof of your mouth for
about 90 seconds helps limit odor. Crunchy
vegetables help remove plaque on teeth
and gums, which bacteria can feed on.
5. Sugar-free gum: Again, it’s all about
saliva. Chewing gum increases the
production of saliva and chewing just one
piece makes your mouth create up to 10
times more saliva than usual. But not just
any pack will do. Sugar-free mints also
stimulate saliva production and
temporarily mask odor.
6. Practice good oral hygiene: Brush twice
a day to remove food debris and plaque
and don’t forget to brush your tongue.
Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3
months or after an illness. Use floss to
remove food particles and plaque between
teeth once a day.
7. Arrange regular dental checkups and
cleanings: You should see a dentist
regularly, at least twice a year. He or she
will conduct an oral exam and professional
teeth cleaning and will be able to detect
and treat periodontal disease, dry mouth,
or other problems that may be the cause
of bad mouth odour.
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