Bad breath / halitosis: causes, solutions, diet

The main causes of a dubious breath are:

• ABad oral hygiene
• Aoral drought
• A oral problem as agingivitis(inflammation of the gum), aperiodontitis(inflammation of the periodonte which forms all the tissues to maintain the tooth) or atooth abscess(accumulation of pus at the tooth)
• Aconsumptionoftobacco, d 'alcoholand somefoods rich in derivativessulfursuch as onion or thegarlic for example

In case of bad breath, you must first find the cause, it is imperative torespectthemOral hygiene rulesas :

• Brush your teeth at least 3 times a day, do not forget to pass the dental wire and scrape the tongue
• Make out of mouths with an antiseptic solution regularly
• Drink at least 1.5 l of water per day
• Limit the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and food likely to cause halitosis like garlic, onion ...
• Take pastilles or chewing gums with mint to activate salivation.

If ever therebad breath persistsDespite respect for all these rules, it is imperative tosee a doctorBecause it can be a sign of a oral problem or an underlying infection.

Finally, you should know that some people who suffer fromgastroesophageal reflux(GERD) or athroat infection(angina) are more affected by halitosis, as well as smokers and people who have significant alcohol consumption.

Dr Noura Marrai (Doctor of Pharmacy, YouTuber Health, creator of the health well-being Pharmaquiz application),

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