Halitosis

Here's a simple self-test: Lick your wrist or back of your hand, wait several seconds and then smell it. The smell should be an indicator of how your breath smells. This method is not perfect but is remarkably accurate.

Take care of your teeth and gums. Your mouth may be your first 'line of defense' against halitosis. Obey the following rules:

A) As both a prevention & masking measure try to get in the habit of flossing, rinsing your mouth and brushing your teeth after each meal, right before bed, and immediately after awakening. Also brush your tongue and the insides of your mouth. Consider buying anti-bacterial toothpaste and mouth rinse. Also replace worn bristled toothbrushes often.

B) If you wear dentures, make sure you clean them properly and regularly with a denture cleaner. Any food residue stuck in dentures can create lingering bad odor.

C) If you have gum bleeding or gum disease, or tooth problems such as cavities or rotting teeth, get them fixed. In many cases these problems may be the sole cause for bad breath.

Good preventative measures. The best way to avoid bad breath is to prevent it. The following lifestyle adjustments may help ward off future halitosis:

A) Drink plenty of water, up to one gallon a day. This will prevent halitosis as a result of being dehydrated. Keep a water bottle handy at all times (consider purchasing a faucet mount water purifier such as one made by Brita or Pur).

B) Cut down on smoking cigarettes or drinking alcoholic beverages, especially beer. Alcohol dehydrates the body and contributes to dry mouth - which helps promote halitosis. Morning breath may be especially offensive after a night of drinking and/or smoking. These substances are well known for their odor causing properties.

Eat food. Believe it or not, not eating anything may cause bad breath. This is possibly caused by mouth stagnation or related dry mouth. Still, there are certain foods and eating habits that may negatively affect halitosis. Keep the following in mind:

A) Chew food thoroughly and eat slowly. Doing neither may promote foul smells coming from within your stomach through your mouth.

B) Cut down on cheese and other dairy products and consider reducing your intake of fish, especially anchovies.

C) Avoid eating garlic, hot peppers or onions. Though these may not produce bacterial halitosis, these foods are notoriously offensive to many people. Odor from these may linger up to 24 hours in your mouth, despite efforts to brush your teeth.

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