Unpleasant odor from the mouth poisons the lives of manypeople. And it's not surprising - it's not pleasant that people turn away from you in the literal sense. This can lead to a number of problems - colleagues will avoid you, friends are also unlikely to want to spend with you a lot of time, and a loved one will disdain even a simple kiss. And all this entails a whole series of psychological problems - up to the development of serious complexes. And in addition, often unpleasant odor from the mouth is a direct consequence of the disease. As you understand, diseases that are not detected in time can also greatly complicate a person's life. Whatever one may say, it is in no way impossible to ignore the unpleasant smell. 
The causes of unpleasant odor
As already mentioned above, often unpleasant odor from the mouth is nothing but a signal that something is wrong in the human body. As a rule, most often the smell causes such ailments as:
- Pathology of ENT organs
Purulent tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis - any ofthese diseases can lead to an unpleasant smell. And it can occur both in acute and chronic forms of the disease. Pay attention - in some cases, the disease can occur and is completely asymptomatic! Therefore, be sure to visit a doctor - an otolaryngologist.
- Dental Problems
A very widespread reason for the appearancebad breath from the mouth - dental problems, such as dental deposits, inflammatory diseases of the gums, interdental pockets, caries. Let's look at them in order. A tartar is a cozy refuge for a huge number of bacteria. So, in a tartar there is a huge quantity of products of ability to live of these very bacteria - hence the unpleasant smell. Therefore, removal of tartar is the first thing to do when a problem arises. If the reason is this, the problem will disappear immediately. Sometimes an unpleasant smell can appear and in the event that the person has inflammatory processes of gums. Therefore, if along with the unpleasant odor you have soreness and swelling of the gums, bleeding - go to the dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, prepare for major trouble. About caries and do not have to say - even a small hole can lead to a strong unpleasant odor. And only if there are several patients with a toothache ... 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 smell by any means.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Sometimes bad smell from the mouth cantestify about problems with the gastrointestinal tract. First, go to the mirror and ... show yourself the language! The doctor calls language only as a mirror of the body. Carefully consider it - is there a raid? As a rule, with diseases of the stomach and / or intestines, a white or yellowish coating appears on the person's tongue. In addition, this coating itself is the cause of the unpleasant odor, since bacteria also multiply in it. In the event that a person has gastritis, moreover with a low acidity, normal digestion of proteins is disrupted. And it is connected with this appearance of bad breath. To correct a situation the doctor who will pick up suitable medicinal preparation containing enzymes can correct - the smell will disappear quickly enough.
- Other diseases
Sometimes by smell you can understand what exactly is sickhuman. So, for example, with a diabetic coma there is a strong smell of acetone, with renal insufficiency - the smell of ammonia, and if the smell from the mouth is purulent - it is possible that a person developed a lung abscess. Of course, you should not try to diagnose the disease yourself - in no case - give it to the doctor. However, general knowledge, of course, you will not interfere.
- Food
Sometimes an unpleasant odor from the mouth arises fromproducts, eaten by man. Among them - onions, garlic, alcoholic beverages. By the way, nicotine also contributes to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. First, the 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, without a visit to the doctor do notwill succeed. But a bad smell from the mouth can be tried to eliminate and at home. All of the means described below are absolutely safe, so you can apply them without any fear. But remember - folk medicine can not become a full replacement for a visit to a doctor.
- Apples
Doctors note an interesting feature -An unpleasant smell from the mouth practically does not happen in those people who like apples. In the morning, before awakening, eat one medium-sized apple - there probably will not be a smell all day! But be careful with apples if you have an acute gastritis or a stomach ulcer - in this case, you must first consult your physician in order to avoid aggravation due to fruit acid.
- Carrot juice
Carrot juice is not only very tasty anda useful product, but also an excellent remedy to eliminate an unpleasant odor, especially if the cause of its occurrence is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. You can drink as much juice as you want - but not less than one glass a day. A pleasant bonus to fresh breath will be the normalization of the bowel, improving the condition of the skin and nails with hair. In addition, for sure you will say thank you your eyes. And if it happens in the summer, you will be pleased with a beautiful deep tan - its formation is promoted 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 cook the infusion and rinse your mouth at least twice a day - in the morning or in the evening. Preparing the infusion is very simple - one tablespoon of chopped dill or parsley put into a cup and pour steep boiling water. Insist for at least an hour, after which thoroughly rinse your mouth. If you do not have time to cook the infusion, and a bad smell needs to be eliminated quickly, it's enough just to chew a fresh twig of greens. Typically, this measure is enough for an hour - one and a half - consider this fact. Especially if the cause of the smell is GI disease.
- Decoction of strawberries
Whatever the reasons for the appearance of unpleasantsmell, for sure you will help decoction of leaves of forest strawberries, which can be purchased in almost every pharmacy. To prepare the broth put three tablespoons of crushed 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 pan with a lid. Boil the broth for 15 minutes, then turn it off and let it brew for an hour. After the broth cools down, it is ready for use.
- Sage tea
If an unpleasant odor from the mouth is associated withinflammatory processes in the oral cavity, you can try rinse with sage infusion. For its preparation put in a thermos three tablespoons of dry herb and salvia pour cup of hot water. Infuse for three hours, then strain with a strainer and rinse your mouth. It must 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 ofsmell from the mouth - you can try tea and coffee. Brew very strong tea - three tablespoons with a brewing stove, cool. Rinse your mouth with infusion - the smell will not be about an hour. If you need a longer lasting effect, squeeze 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 can not radically help you.
- Walnut
If you do not like tea with coffee, tryget rid of the unpleasant odor with the help of a walnut. It is especially effective if the cause of the problem is inflammation of the gums. Just twice a day, thoroughly chew one peeled walnut - most likely, an unpleasant smell will not bother you all day.
- Broth of oak bark
Oak bark has a number of medicinalproperties - including helps to get rid of bad breath. To do this, prepare a decoction - place in a saucepan three saline spoons with a slice of carefully crushed oak bark. It is best to use raw materials purchased at the pharmacy. Pour one liter of water, bring to a boil and make the fire a little less, cover it. Boil the broth until half of the water has boiled out. Then cool slightly, add two tablespoons of honey and stir, strain using a gauze pad. This decoction needs to rinse the oral cavity twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
- Broth chamomile
Do not forget about such a universalremedy, like an infusion of chamomile. Of course, only if the cause of the appearance of smell is inflammation of the gums. Preparing the infusion is simple - just put in a thermos five tablespoons of pharmacy chamomile, then pour half a liter of boiling water. It needs about three hours to insist. Of course, before rinsing it will not be superfluous to strain the infusion. If, 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 remove a bad smell with the following methods:
- Activated carbon
In the event that a bad smell from the mouth isa consequence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you can try activated charcoal. Take one tablet of coal in the morning, on an empty stomach. If the bad smell does not disappear, increase the dosage to three tablets - in most cases this measure is very effective. By the way - activated carbon can be replaced with any adsorbent. Harm from this method will not be, whatever the reasons for the appearance of the smell.
- Adjusting the diet
Sometimes, even if all other methods wereimpotent, can help banal adjustment of diet and diet. First, try to reduce the number of animal key fobs a little - simply, eat less meat. And cook it best for a couple or in the oven. And to ensure that the body does not suffer from a lack of protein, add more sour-milk products. Try to ensure that your meals were divided - eat every two hours, in small portions.
- Elixirs for the mouth
Many people simply forget about the fact,that there are refreshing elixirs - the most diverse. It is very effective their complex application - in the morning standard, and during the day - a refreshing spray. Thus, you will be able to keep the freshness of breathing throughout the day.
- Oral hygiene
We should not forget about the elementary hygiene of the cavitymouth - sometimes a simple brushing of teeth is clearly not enough. Ideally, care for the oral cavity should consist of several stages. Do not forget about the dental floss - it allows you to clean the gaps between the teeth, which does not penetrate the bristles of the toothbrush. In these gaps there is a huge amount of food, which sooner or later inevitably begins to rot. So - there is the same unpleasant smell. The teeth themselves need to be cleaned very, very carefully, and not just a few times with a toothbrush. In addition, it is not superfluous to clean and tongue - for this special toothbrushes are sold, which have bristles on one side, and on the other - a ribbed rubber coating for cleaning the tongue. It is very important to get a good toothpaste - you do not need to save on it. Give preference to pastes of famous manufacturers that contain calcium and / or fluoride, which are necessary for strengthening tooth enamel. And if the composition will include extracts of herbs - in general it is wonderful. They perfectly remove the inflammatory processes of the oral mucosa. And the best thing to buy toothpaste in a pharmacy is the lower risk that you will get a fake. After brushing your teeth, use a refreshing elixir - this is the final part of dental care. Remember that such care should be in the morning and in the evening - do not hassle and do it "through the sleeves." In most cases, proper care of the oral cavity is enough to completely get rid of the problem. Finally I would like to recall once again that if in spite of everything there was a smell from the mouth, the treatment needed is more serious. And you need to consult a doctor who will conduct the necessary examination and select the optimal treatment. The main thing is not to delay the visit, so that the problem will not be aggravated. After all, otherwise, treating the pathology will be much more difficult, and it will take a long time. We advise you to read:
