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Breath can have an odor for a variety of reasons. If your oral care habits are good (brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing once a day and cleaning your tongue) and you don't have any health problems, then bad breath Most likely it comes from eating habits.
1. Overview of bad breath
Halitosis or bad breath can cause many people anxiety and insecurity in communication. Although currently on the market there are many products to help improve this condition, such as chewing gum, mints, mouth spray, mouthwash... However, this is still only a temporary measure. The root cause of the problem has not been resolved.
In fact, bad breath can be caused by health conditions, lifestyle habits and diet. Normally, you can get fresh breath if you pay attention to regular and proper dental care and hygiene. But if the above habits still do not solve the problem, see your dentist or dentist for a more detailed examination and examination. In addition, you also need to pay attention to your daily diet and avoid consuming foods that are not good for your teeth.
2. What foods have bad breath?
Some foods can make your breath smell bad if consumed a lot, here are some typical examples:
Garlic and onions: are the top 2 "culprits" that cause bad breath. odor . The reason is because the sulfur compounds in garlic and onions stay for a long time in the oral cavity, absorbed into the bloodstream and exhaled every time you exhale. Coffee and alcohol: Coffee and alcohol create a favorable environment for oral bacteria to grow. They also dry out, reducing the flow of saliva in the mouth and making bad-smelling bacteria last longer. Other foods such as: dairy products, low-calorie diets or eating too much protein, soda water... are also sometimes mentioned as bad breath triggers. In general, any food or drink can cause short-term bad breath if it stays in the mouth. Brushing and flossing to remove food particles will help you have fresher breath.
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3. What to eat for fresh breath?
In addition, to increase health and oral hygiene, you can also add some foods and drinks below to help freshen your breath and be more confident:
Fruits and vegetables: Types Foods rich in vitamin C (eg red bell peppers, broccoli ...) have been proven effective in eliminating oral bacteria, fighting bad breath. Even many people think that eating crunchy fruits (pears, oranges, carrots...) directly will bring more benefits. Yogurt: Many Japanese researchers found that eating unsweetened yogurt containing probiotics twice a day for 6 weeks significantly reduced bad breath. Yogurt helps reduce odor-causing sulfide compounds and is also a great source of vitamin D, which helps reduce bacteria in the mouth. You can also add other good sources of vitamin D like orange juice, salmon, and eggs. Sugar-free gum: Chewing gum helps loosen food particles on the gums, teeth, and tongue, and stimulates saliva production. Sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol has also been found to be particularly effective at fighting bad breath (because xylitol inhibits oral bacteria). The advice is to chew gum for at least 5 minutes after a meal. Herbs and spices: Parsley contains chlorophyll, which has a deodorizing effect in the mouth. Other botanicals that also help freshen breath include cloves, anise, and fennel seeds. You can combine using these dishes. Drink a lot of water . Creating a habit of drinking lots of water also helps to remove food particles from the teeth, increasing saliva production. Water acts as a constant cleaning agent and dissolves odor causing substances in food and beverages. If after taking good care of your oral hygiene, adjusting your diet, and still having bad breath, your advice is to visit your doctor or dentist for examination and treatment. except for underlying disorders.
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References: mayoclinic.org, webmd.com
