Bad breath or halitosis is a condition that is very unpleasant because it can make sufferers feel embarrassed and disturbed. Sadly, this is often not realized at first sufferer.
See your dentist or oral health experts to find the real problem. Before the meeting dentist there are ways that suggested the American Dental Association to prevent halitosis,
- What you eat will greatly affect the smell of your breath. Avoid strong smelling foods like garlic, onions. Without realizing it, brush your teeth and gargle just cover the smell of these foods for a while.
- Clean the teeth thoroughly with a toothbrush and dental floss, so that food scraps are not hiding and become breeding grounds for bacteria nest.
- Avoid dry mouth condition caused by taking certain medications, salivary gland had problems, or continuous breathing with the mouth, with enough drinking water and occasionally chew sugarless gum.
- Stop smoking or using any tobacco products.
- Halitosis is often characterized by health problems, such as local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, digestive disorders, and problems in the liver or kidneys.*** [HEALTHDAY|UTAMI|KORAN TEMPO 3560]
