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How To Get Rid of Bad Breath
How To Get Rid of Bad Breath
How To Get Rid of Bad Breath
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teeth. Everything you eat is broken down in your mouth, so the odors stay long after Breath
you have finished your meal. It is important to clean the mouth after meals, and brush
and floss properly to get rid of residual scraps stuck in the teeth, as these are the
leading cause of mouth odor.
Rinsing regularly with a mouthwash can also help wash away the leftover food particles,
and leave your breath smelling clean and fresh.
1. Alternatively, skipping meals can also cause smelly breath, as not eating reduces the
production of saliva needed to flush away bacteria from the teeth, tongue, and gums.
2. Medical conditions like infections in the body, diabetes, kidney failure, or a liver
malfunction can also cause bad breath. This can be sorted once the medical issue is
taken care of.
3. Another common cause of bad breath is dry mouth or xerostomia. Dry mouth can be
treated in a variety of ways, and your breath will improve then.
4. What you eat can also affect your breath, as strong foods like garlic and onion can leave
your mouth smelling odd. A quick swish of mouthwash will take care of this though.
5. Other causes of smelly breath include smoking, stress, dieting, age and hormonal
changes, and snoring. An odor that comes from the back of your tongue may also
indicate postnasal drip.