Bad breath is a bane of many livespeople. And it is not surprising - there is little pleasant in the fact that people literally turn away from you. This can lead to a whole series of problems - colleagues will avoid you, friends are also unlikely to want to spend much time with you, and your loved one will disdain even a simple kiss. And all this leads to a whole series of psychological problems - up to the development of serious complexes. And besides, often an unpleasant smell from the mouth is a direct consequence of this or that disease. As you understand, diseases that are not detected in time can also greatly complicate a person's life. Whatever one may say, one should never ignore an unpleasant smell.
The causes of unpleasant odor
As mentioned above, often bad breath is nothing more than a signal that something is wrong in the human body. As a rule, the smell is most often caused by such ailments as:
- Pathology of ENT organs
Purulent sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis -any of these diseases can lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Moreover, this can occur both in acute and chronic forms of the disease. Please note - in some cases, the disease can be completely asymptomatic! Therefore, be sure to visit a doctor - an otolaryngologist.
- Dental Problems
A very common cause of occurrencebad breath - dental problems such as dental plaque, inflammatory gum disease, interdental pockets, caries. Let's consider them in order. Tartar - is a cozy refuge for a huge number of bacteria. This means that tartar contains a huge number of waste products of these same bacteria - hence the unpleasant odor. Therefore, removing tartar - is the first thing to do when a problem appears. If this is the reason - the problem will disappear immediately. Sometimes an unpleasant odor can also appear if a person has inflammatory processes in the gums. Therefore, if along with an unpleasant odor you have soreness and swelling of the gums, bleeding - go to the dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, get ready for big trouble. There is no need to talk about caries at all - even a small hole can lead to the appearance of a strong unpleasant odor. And if there are several diseased teeth... This is one of the reasons why you need to visit the dentist regularly. Otherwise, you will not be able to get rid of the unpleasant odor by any means.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Sometimes bad breath canindicate problems with the gastrointestinal tract. To begin with, go to the mirror and show yourself your tongue! Doctors call the tongue nothing less than a mirror of the body. Look at it carefully - is there a coating? As a rule, with diseases of the stomach and / or intestines, a person has a white or yellowish coating on the tongue. In addition, this coating itself is the cause of an unpleasant odor, since bacteria also multiply in it. In the event that a person has gastritis, and even with low acidity, normal absorption of proteins is disrupted. And this is what causes an unpleasant odor from the mouth. A doctor can correct the situation by selecting suitable medications containing enzymes - the odor will disappear quite quickly.
- Other diseases
Sometimes you can tell what exactly someone is sick with by the smell.person. For example, with a diabetic coma there is a strong smell of acetone, with renal failure - the smell of ammonia, and if the smell from the mouth is purulent - perhaps the person has developed a lung abscess. Of course, you should never try to diagnose the disease yourself - leave it to the doctor. However, general knowledge, of course, will not hurt you.
- Food
Sometimes bad breath is caused byproducts eaten by humans. These include onions, garlic, and alcoholic beverages. By the way, nicotine also contributes to the development of an unpleasant odor. Firstly, tobacco itself does not smell very good. Secondly, it provokes dryness of the mucous membranes in the mouth, and, accordingly, the development of inflammatory processes.
Folk ways to get rid of unpleasant odors
Of course, you can't do without a visit to the doctorwill succeed. But you can try to eliminate bad breath at home. All the remedies described below are absolutely safe, so you can use them without any fears. But remember - folk medicine cannot become a full-fledged replacement for a visit to the doctor.
- Apples
Doctors note an interesting feature -Bad breath is almost never seen in people who love apples. In the morning, before waking up, eat one medium-sized apple - there will probably be no smell all day! But be careful with apples if you have acute gastritis or a stomach ulcer - in this case, you should first consult with your doctor to prevent an exacerbation due to fruit acid.
- Carrot juice
Carrot juice is not only verytasty and healthy product, but also an excellent way to eliminate unpleasant odor, especially if the reasons for its occurrence are gastrointestinal diseases. You can drink as much juice as you want - but not less than one glass per day. A pleasant bonus to fresh breath will be the normalization of bowel function, improvement of the skin and nails with hair. In addition, your eyes will certainly thank you. And if this happens in the summer, you will be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful deep tan - its formation is facilitated by carotene, which is found in large quantities in carrots.
- Dill and parsley
If the smell from the mouth is not very strong, you cantry dill or parsley. Ideally, you need to prepare an infusion and rinse your mouth with it at least twice a day - in the morning or in the evening. The infusion is very easy to prepare - place one tablespoon of chopped dill or parsley in a cup and pour boiling water over it. Let it brew for at least an hour, then rinse your mouth thoroughly. If you don't have time to prepare an infusion, and you need to eliminate the bad smell quickly, just chew a fresh sprig of greenery. As a rule, such a measure is enough for an hour and a half - take this fact into account. Especially if the cause of the smell is gastrointestinal diseases.
- Decoction of strawberries
Whatever the reasons for the unpleasantnesssmell, a decoction of wild strawberry leaves, which can be purchased at almost every pharmacy, will surely help you. To prepare the decoction, place three tablespoons of chopped strawberry leaves in an enamel saucepan, pour a glass of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, add one teaspoon of natural honey, mix thoroughly and cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer the decoction for 15 minutes, then turn off and let it brew for an hour. After the decoction has cooled, it is ready to drink.
- Sage tea
If bad breath is associated withinflammatory processes in the oral cavity, you can try rinsing with sage infusion. To prepare it, place three tablespoons of dry sage in a thermos and pour a glass of hot water. Infuse for three hours, then strain with a sieve and rinse your mouth. This should be done at least three times a day until the inflammatory process disappears.
- Tea and coffee
If you need a quick way to get rid ofbad breath - you can try tea and coffee. Brew very strong tea - three heaped tablespoons of tea, cool. Rinse your mouth with the infusion - the smell will be gone for about an hour. If you need a longer effect - chew a few coffee beans, then drink half a glass of cool boiled or bottled water. This measure is enough for an average of three hours. But remember that this will not help you radically.
- Walnut
If you don't like tea and coffee, try itget rid of bad breath with walnuts. It is especially effective if the cause of the problem is gum inflammation. Just chew one peeled walnut thoroughly twice a day - most likely, the bad breath will not bother you throughout the day.
- Broth of oak bark
Oak bark has a number of healing propertiesproperties - including helping to get rid of bad breath. To do this, prepare a decoction - place three heaped tablespoons of finely chopped oak bark in a saucepan. It is best to use raw materials purchased at a pharmacy. Pour in one liter of water, bring to a boil and reduce the heat a little, cover with a lid. Boil the decoction until half of the total volume of water has boiled away. Then cool slightly, add two tablespoons of honey and stir, strain with a gauze napkin. This decoction should be used to rinse the mouth twice a day - morning and evening.
- Broth chamomile
We shouldn't forget about this universal onemeans, such as chamomile infusion. Of course, only if the cause of the smell is gum inflammation. The infusion is prepared in an elementary way - just put five tablespoons of pharmacy chamomile in a thermos, then pour half a liter of boiling water. It should be infused for about three hours. Of course, before rinsing it will not be superfluous to strain the infusion. Unless, of course, you are not attracted by the prospect of spitting out chamomile inflorescences.
Other methods
In addition to traditional medicine, you can try to eliminate bad odor using the following methods:
- Activated carbon
In case bad breath isa consequence of gastrointestinal diseases, you can try activated carbon. Take one tablet of charcoal in the morning, on an empty stomach. If the bad smell does not go away, increase the dosage to three tablets - in most cases, this measure is very effective. By the way - activated carbon can be easily replaced with any adsorbent. There will be no harm from this method, whatever the reasons for the smell.
- Adjusting the diet
Sometimes, even if all other methodswere powerless, a banal adjustment of the diet and eating regimen can help. First, try to slightly reduce the amount of animal keychains - simply put, eat less meat. And it is best to cook it steamed or in the oven. And so that the body does not suffer from a lack of proteins, add more fermented milk products. Try to keep your meals fractional - eat every two hours, in small portions.
- Elixirs for the mouth
A lot of people just forget about itthat there are refreshing elixirs - the most diverse. Their complex use is very effective - in the morning - a standard one, and during the day - a refreshing spray. In this way, you will be able to maintain fresh breath throughout the day.
- Oral hygiene
We must not forget about basic oral hygiene.mouth - sometimes just brushing your teeth is clearly not enough. Ideally, oral care should consist of several stages. Don't forget about dental floss - it allows you to clean the spaces between your teeth where the bristles of a toothbrush cannot reach. A huge amount of food remains in these spaces, which sooner or later inevitably begins to rot. And that means - that very unpleasant odor appears. The teeth themselves must be brushed very, very thoroughly, and not just run a toothbrush over them several times. In addition, it would not be superfluous to clean your tongue - special toothbrushes are sold for this, which have bristles on one side and a ribbed rubber coating on the other for cleaning the tongue. It is very important to buy a good toothpaste - you should not save on it. Give preference to pastes from well-known manufacturers that contain calcium and/or fluoride, which are necessary for strengthening tooth enamel. And if the composition includes extracts of medicinal herbs - it’s generally wonderful. They perfectly relieve inflammatory processes of the oral mucosa. Moreover, it is best to buy toothpaste at the pharmacy - there is a lower risk that you will buy a fake. After brushing your teeth, use a refreshing elixir - this is the final part of dental care. Remember that such care should be done both in the morning and in the evening - you should not slack off and do it "half-heartedly". In most cases, proper oral care is enough to completely get rid of the problem. Finally, I would like to remind you once again that if, despite everything, bad breath remains, more serious treatment is required. And you need to see a doctor who will conduct the necessary examination and select the best treatment. The main thing is not to delay the visit so that the problem does not get worse. Otherwise, it will be much more difficult to treat the pathology, and it will take a long time. We recommend reading:
