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December 23, 2022
New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly
Vol. 10.102 No. 51
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Holiday Halitosis: Causes and Combatants of Bad Breath
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ere’s a hint to help everyone breathe easier this holiday season: Before you head out the door to your next holiday function, make sure your breath is set for close conversation by knowing the culprits of bad breath and the simple solutions that keep you safe from catching an unwelcome whiff.
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“Bad breath can be from skipping healthy oral hygiene habits or it can be indicative of a deeper issue,” said Kyle Dosch, DDS, Delta Dental of Washington’s dental director and member dentist. “Combining good habits and consistent visits to the dentist will help keep halitosis away.”
•Low-carb diets: Low-carb diets can result in bad breath from a release of chemicals which happens as the body burns fat. •Tobacco use: Smokers’ breath is a direct result of tobacco u s e . Tobacco products leave their own odor, and smoking can lead to dry mouth and gum disease, which contribute to many issues including halitosis.
Why Bad Breath There are many causes of bad breath, and even those who are diligent about their oral hygiene can suffer from it. The most common are: •Dehydration: Not consuming enough water can lead to a decrease in saliva production, causing bacteria in the mouth to grow.
What You Can Do Try some of these bad breath remedies for a fresher scent: •Brush and floss twice a day.
•Dry mouth: Saliva contains antimicrobial properties that help eliminate bad •Use antibacterial toothpaste to keep bacteria and plaque at bay. breath. When this saliva is not naturally produced, it can cause your breath to smell stale. •Scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper or your toothbrush in the morning and at night. •Lack of denture cleanliness: If you have dentures, food particles can get stuck in them, and if left overnight, they can begin to break down and cause bad •Replace your toothbrush around once every two months. breath. Consistently removing dentures at night and regularly cleaning them is important. •Drink plenty of fluoridated tap water to avoid dehydration and dry mouth. •Tonsil stones: Tonsil stones develop when food and bacteria get trapped and •Eliminate unwanted bacteria with a warm saltwater rinse. harden in the crevices surrounding the tonsils, resulting in little white spots at the back of your tonsils and, sometimes, a foul odor. •Visit your dentist for bi-annual checkups and cleanings. •Mouth, nose and throat infections: Postnasal drip, which can be caused by a •Chew fresh mint, cilantro or parsley. cold or sinusitis, is a sign that bad breath may be close behind. The bacteria from these infections feed on mucus your body produces when it begins an •Avoid eating garlic and onions. immune response, leading to bad breath. •Stop smoking. •Acid reflux: Suffering from heartburn or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can go hand in hand with bad breath. When food doesn’t move out If none of these remedies work for you, schedule a checkup with your dentist of the body effectively, it can start to decay in the stomach and contribute to for potential next steps to get bad breath under control. bad breath. Learn More •Consuming certain food or beverages: Garlic and onions are delicious additions to dishes, but they are also rich in sulfur compounds. When cut, For more information on dental health, visit Delta Dental of Washington’s mashed or chewed, they release gasses which combine with bacteria in the blog at deltadentalwa.com/blog. mouth to form bad breath that can last hours after a meal. -(NAPSI)