Dr Michael Smith D.M.D.

Bad Breath Causes- What To Avoid

Bad breath is something that many people have in common. Many will have a natural remedy to tackle the problem, but for those that don’t it’s best to try and find out why this happens. We know what causes bad breath and it’s that foul taste. For those that are interested in getting rid of the smell, here are some tips.

Overwhelming smells – For most people suffering from chronic halitosis, the main problem is that it happens so often. Some will do well to drink a lot of water or at least stop drinking tea and coffee for a while. These two drinks contain diuretics which can make the bacteria multiply faster and overgrowth.

Excessive bacteria growth – Many suffer from excessive bacterial build-up due to the constant use of antibiotics. Antibiotics can attack the bacteria overgrowth that causes halitosis. It also means that any dead bacteria are more likely to be able to produce a foul smell than the live ones.

Use of too many food products– Many people use the same food products over again. Although they may look like a great way to eat, it can create a situation where food particles can be stuck between the teeth and cause problems. This can easily happen if one’s toothbrush is the wrong shape or size.

Mouth infection – Mouth infections are the next worst thing that could happen. A mouth infection can cause an infection to spread to the gums and could then cause a sore feeling. If you’ve had an infection before, it could be worse.

Staining – It’s not just the tongue that can stain our teeth. Even just simply eating a bit of food can cause a stain to form. Also, coffee, alcohol and chocolate can also cause problems.

Healthy diet – Another cause of halitosis is that many don’t have a healthy diet. Some food items that have too much sugar are very likely to cause problems.

So remember that getting rid of bad breath can be very simple. There are plenty of home remedies available to take out the source of the problem and you don’t even need to stop using those mouthwash products, but you do need to improve your oral hygiene.