Fresh breath makes it easier to understand -at one time this commercial was very popular. And this truth is still relevant today - who would like an interlocutor with bad breath? Therefore, it is necessary to start fighting this problem immediately, as soon as it appears. Eliminating bad breath - the process is complex and includes several very important stages. Miss even one of them - you are unlikely to succeed. And remember - this process will take a certain amount of time, so you need to be patient. But let's talk about everything in order.
Oral hygiene
The most common reason leading todevelopment of an unpleasant odor - this is, of course, improper oral care. It goes without saying that you need to brush your teeth at least twice a day. But this alone is often clearly not enough. So, oral care should be carried out as follows:
- Teeth cleaning
You need to brush your teeth twice a day -in the morning and in the evening. Brushing your teeth in the morning removes plaque that has accumulated overnight. By the way, bacteria multiply rapidly in this plaque, which causes unpleasant odor. And in the evening, you clean your teeth of food debris that has accumulated in your teeth and between your teeth during the day. You also need to brush your teeth correctly - a few strokes of the toothbrush can hardly be called cleaning. You need to clean each tooth very thoroughly, from all sides. Both the front and chewing teeth. The average time for brushing your teeth is at least five minutes. It is very important to choose the right toothbrush - the bristles should be of medium hardness and with rounded tips. Oh, and don't forget to change your toothbrush regularly - at least once every three months.
- Dental floss
For some reason, we tend to consider dental flossexcesses of luxury. However, in reality, it helps to thoroughly clean the spaces between teeth - those places where a toothbrush cannot reach. And food debris accumulates there and begins to rot. As a result - an extremely unpleasant odor arises. So at least use dental floss in the evening.
- Cleaning the tongue
Don't forget also that plaqueaccumulates not only on the teeth, but also on the tongue, and in quite significant quantities. Therefore, be sure to thoroughly clean your tongue every time you brush your teeth. Nowadays, almost all toothbrushes have a special surface for cleaning tongues on the back of the head. In extreme cases, you can also clean with bristles. But in this case, you will need a brush with soft bristles that will not hurt your tongue.
- Rinse your mouth
It wouldn't hurt to use a mouthwash - it will kill any bacteria that survive brushing and give your breath freshness.
Exclusion of various diseases
In most cases, proper hygiene is quite sufficient.enough to solve the problem of bad breath. But, unfortunately, not always. If the smell persists, you need to go to the doctor. Or even to several specialists:
- Doctor-stomatologist
Rotten teeth, inflamed gums and even the mostcommon caries - all this inevitably leads to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Therefore, to begin with, cure all existing diseases of the oral cavity - most likely, the foul odor will disappear without a trace. And in the future, make it a rule to visit the dentist every six months - so you will not miss the onset of caries. The earlier the treatment is started, the less painful it will be. And cheaper, mind you, which is also important.
- The doctor-gastroenterologist
Various diseases of the gastrointestinal tractalso sooner or later lead to the appearance of a persistent unpleasant odor from the mouth. Moreover, in most such cases, the unpleasant odor is most intense in the morning, on an empty stomach.
- The doctor-endocrinologist
Much less often, but still there are cases whenbad breath is a consequence of the disruption of the normal functioning of the endocrine system. In this case, it is unlikely that you will be able to do without the help of an endocrinologist - all your attempts to get rid of the problem will not be successful.
- ENT doctor
Very unpleasant odors from the mouth appear whenthe presence of such diseases as sinusitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, otitis. And do not forget that in some cases these diseases can be completely asymptomatic and only a doctor can detect them.
- The doctor-dietician
You might be surprised, but oftenWomen create a huge number of problems for themselves with their own hands, including bad breath. Do you know how? Thanks to their eternal struggle with extra pounds. If a woman goes on a strict diet, fat begins to burn incorrectly, ketones are produced in the body - and that's it, it's better not to open your mouth once again. Therefore, if you have decided to improve your figure, visit a nutritionist who will help you choose the optimal diet that will not harm your health. Beauty, of course, requires sacrifice. But sacrificing health is at least stupid.
Folk remedies for removing unpleasant odors
So, the treatment of the underlying disease has begun, butit takes some time. And you don't want to wait! So let's look at some methods that will help eliminate the unpleasant smell much faster. All these folk remedies are practically safe, but do not forget about a possible allergic reaction to one or another component.
- Water with lemon
The most ordinary water helps to copemany troubles, including bad breath. Drink at least five to six glasses of clean water a day. Ideally, it would be nice to add a slice of lemon to the glass. Of course, if you are not allergic to citrus fruits. In just two or three days, the bad breath will begin to weaken.
- Buckwheat grain
Another effective way to eliminate unpleasantbad breath - buckwheat. Place a glass of buckwheat in an oven heated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Then cool it and grind it into powder using a coffee grinder. Take half a teaspoon of this buckwheat flour every morning on an empty stomach. Treat yourself this way for 10 days, then take a three-day break. Repeat until the unpleasant odor disappears completely.
- Activated carbon
If you mess around with different recipes,no time, go to the drugstore for some activated charcoal. In the evening, before going to bed, take 4 tablets, and in the morning, on an empty stomach, take another 5. This treatment can be continued for no more than a week. But, as a rule, the unpleasant odor from the mouth disappears on the third day.
- Fresh dill
If you need an emergency remedy toeliminate bad breath, fresh dill will come to the rescue. Just slowly, for two or three minutes, chew a sprig of dill. For about two hours, the unwanted odor from the mouth will not make itself known.
- Gray alder infusion
Many people have appreciated the infusion.gray alder. The alder itself can be purchased at any drugstore. Place five tablespoons of alder in a thermos, pour in two glasses of boiling water, close the lid and leave to infuse for a day. After that, be sure to strain the infusion so that you don’t have to pick out pieces from between your teeth later. For the first two days, you need to rinse your mouth with the alder infusion every two hours. Then increase the time interval by an hour each day. When you reach twice a day, you can stop the treatment. In most cases, such treatment eliminates the unpleasant odor for about two to three months.
- Infusion of wormwood
The taste of wormwood infusion is, of course, far fromthe most pleasant. But it fights the unpleasant odor with flying colors. The only limitation is a person’s blood pressure. If he or she is prone to hypertension, it is best to refuse this method of treatment. And it is better for pregnant women not to experiment — the infusion has a very peculiar taste. The infusion itself is extremely easy to prepare. Place one (!) tablespoon of wormwood in a small enamel saucepan, pour in warm — but not hot — water, cover with a lid. Be sure to wrap the saucepan in a thick terry towel and leave for three hours. Then strain the infusion using a tea strainer or gauze. Rinse your mouth with the resulting wormwood infusion three times a day — morning, afternoon and evening. It will take you about a week to eliminate the unpleasant odor.
- Herbal Remedies
Buy stinging nettle at the pharmacy,birch leaves, chamomile, oak bark and perforated St. John's wort. Put one teaspoon of each of the above herbs in a saucepan, pour two glasses of boiling water and leave for two hours. Then strain the broth, pour it into a glass container, in which it must be stored. Rinse your mouth at least five times a day, for at least one week. Despite the fact that all these methods are quite effective, you should not rely solely on them. If you do not eliminate the underlying disease that causes the unpleasant odor, all other improvised means will cope with the problem for a very short time. Or they will be completely useless. We recommend reading:
