| Chronic bad breath, known as Halitosis , does not | | | | Bacteria and plaque buildup in the mouth from |
| come from the stomach. The only odor that | | | | food caught between teeth, dentures, or dental |
| comes from the stomach is when you burp. | | | | appliances. |
| Everybody has bad breath from time to time, | | | | Symptoms of Bad Breath |
| especially first thing in the morning. You also may | | | | Some Symptoms of Bad Breath : |
| have bad breath when you are hungry, when you | | | | Fatigue |
| are dieting, or after eating foods with a strong | | | | Nasal congestion |
| odor, such as garlic, onions, or pastrami. Certain | | | | Fever |
| foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that | | | | Cough |
| contain pungent oils, can contribute to bad breath | | | | Dental pain |
| because the oils are carried to your lungs and out | | | | Nausea |
| through your mouth. Smoking is also a major | | | | Bad breath (halitosis) |
| cause of bad breath. If simple self-care techniques | | | | Facial pain |
| don't solve the problem, you may want to see | | | | Difficulty breathing through your nose. |
| your dentist or doctor to rule out a more serious | | | | Treatment of Bad Breath |
| condition that may be causing your bad breath. | | | | Do not smoke or use other tobacco products, |
| Causes of Bad Breath | | | | such as snuff or chewing (spit) tobacco. |
| The common Causes of Bad Breath : | | | | Avoid foods and drinks that cause bad breath, |
| Dentures that are not cleaned properly may be | | | | such as garlic and alcohol. |
| collecting bacteria and remaining food particles | | | | Chew sugar-free gum, suck on sugar-free mints, |
| which cause bad breath. | | | | or drink water, especially if your mouth is dry. |
| One of the primary symptoms of this gum | | | | Try using breath sticks, which contain the |
| disease is foul, odorous breath, and an unpleasant | | | | ingredients found in a mouthwash and dissolve in |
| taste in the mouth. This condition requires | | | | your mouth. |
| immediate care by an oral health professional. | | | | Have regular dental checkups. |
| Smoking dries out your mouth and causes its | | | | Floss daily. |
| own unpleasant mouth odor. Tobacco users are | | | | Eat a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables. |
| also more likely to have periodontal disease, an | | | | Brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, |
| additional source of bad breath. | | | | and gums at least twice a day with toothpaste. |
| The oils from garlic and onions are absorbed into | | | | Gargle with water. |
| your bloodstream and transferred to your lungs, | | | | Use a mouthwash for temporary relief of bad |
| where they're expelled when you breathe out. | | | | breath. Swish it around in your mouth for 30 |
| Insufficient saliva allows dead cells to accumulate | | | | seconds before spitting it out |
| in your mouth. The cells decompose and cause | | | | Cranberries may be able to eliminate the |
| odor. | | | | offensive-smelling bacteria that can build up in |
| Dieters may develop unpleasant "fruity" breath | | | | your mouth and lead to bad breath. Apparently, |
| from ketoacidosis, the breakdown of chemicals | | | | the tart berries make the bacteria less sticky, so |
| during fasting. | | | | plaque is less likely to form. |