Have a problem with bad breath? Try Simple Ways to Overcome It

No one can bear up with interlocutors bad breath. This even can give a bad impression directly to others with whom to interact. Luckily there are several ways that are relatively simple and easy to cope with the bad breath aka halitosis.

"Actually, bad breath comes from the gases produced by bacteria that accumulate in the mouth, gums, teeth and tongue. Problem is many of these gases that contain sulfur, which makes them have a pungent stench," said Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel, ENT specialist from Boston, U.S..

"A simple way to overcome this condition, of course brushing and flossing, as well as the tongue cleaner that can clean up foul smelling bacteria from behind your tongue," he added.

In addition, there are five other ways that effective against bad breath, as quoted by LiveScience, Wednesday (10/02/2013) the following:

1. Visit the dentist
"If your bad breath does not go away for a long time, it's worth visiting your dentist. Because once certain bacteria stuck in your teeth, they can form plaques that must be cleaned immediately by a professional," advises Chetan Kaher, dentists from london.

Why is this plaque should be cleaned? According Kaher, these plaques can eat away teeth, not only cause cavities but also bad breath. Own halitosis can also be caused by tooth decay and tooth decay, and the only way to be sure is to see a dentist.

2. Check the nose
Another major cause of bad breath is the stench secretion from the nasal passages caused by a person's sinus infection, the presence of certain bacteria in diseases of the nose and nasal cavity.

"This problem can be solved using the method of the nose with saline nasal wash. However if it is still stubborn, you should see an ENT doctor," said Spiegel.

3. Tonsil stones
"Tonsils form clumps of lymph tissue at the back of the throat is not really round like chewing gum but like plums choose many cracks where bacteria can accumulate in them," said Kaher.

Sometimes the tonsil stones are formed from these microbes trapped debris in the mouth. Both Kaher and Spiegel agreed if tonsil stones can cause foul odors and contribute to halitosis.

Lucky tonsil stones can be removed by a device called a Waterpik, in the form of water that is sprayed with a certain pressure to the tonsil stones so they can be removed. But if the stone is big enough and keep piling up, the doctor should immediately remove it. "In fact we often have to take one's tonsils because his mouth was so smelly," said Spiegel.

4. Picky eaters
Foods such as onions and garlic have long been known to cause bad breath, but not just because of the remains easily accumulate in your mouth. "The problem with people who eat garlic, for example, chemical compounds from the food will be brought into the body by the blood cells and excreted through the lungs," said Spiegel.

That's why your breath really smells after eating garlic, and the smell was not just coming from your mouth. But no one can solve it but to wait until the smell subsides itself, covered with chewing gum or breath freshener mint, or avoid foods containing garlic.

5. Check the contents of the stomach
If the things above are not the cause of your bad breath or bad breath you never let up, then it is time you see a doctor. In some cases, stomach problems can also cause bad breath.

One of the main causes of acid reflux is a disorder in which acid and other stomach contents leak and get out of the organ, and went into the esophagus. Fortunately this condition can be treated by taking antacids.

Note:
This article translated from http://health.detik.com