Halitosis These remedies really help

Bad breath: what really helps against it

17/11/2014

Even if there are no exact numbers: It may well be several million people in this country who suffer from bad breath. Those affected are often ashamed because of the bad breath, as this is associated with poor hygiene. Many of them can help with simple measures.

Every fourth German with bad breath
Although there are no precise figures, it is estimated that "one in four Germans suffers from bad breath (medical halitosis)". In Austria it should be about "40 percent of the population who are temporarily affected by it", such as „today“ reported online in a recent post. It reads that one "used to think that the origin of the bad breath is in the stomach, but nowadays it is known that the mouth, throat, and interdental spaces are responsible for the unpleasant exhalations."

Bacteria as a trigger
The report explains the phenomenon as follows: Normally, a steady flow of saliva causes bacteria and other substances that cause bad breath to be removed. However, if the salivary flow is disturbed, the halitosis trigger remains on the tongue and in the pharynx. Even in healthy people, the breath smells unpleasant after waking up when there is not enough saliva in the mouth. But not only a dry mouth is responsible for bad breath. Nicotine and alcohol in particular can be the cause. As „heute.at“ Ultimately 80 species of bacteria trigger a predilection for protein-rich foods such as cheese, fish and meat.

Bad breath due to various diseases
However, there are many other causes of halitosis that are not mentioned in the article. For example, diseases such as sore throats, sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia are also possible. If a strong foul breath breath with coughing and plenty of purulent sputum goes along, this may also be an indication of a lung lungs. Furthermore, bad breath can be caused by a stomach irritation or gastritis (gastritis). And diabetes mellitus can also be accompanied by an acetone-like bad breath.

Brush your teeth and scrape bacteria from the tongue
But if there are no diseases that are responsible for the bad breath, with the help of some measures can be remedied. As „heute.at“ writes, is the thorough brushing of teeth not only for the white „toothy-peg“ important, but can also prevent bad breath. Flossing should not be forgotten in order to clean the interdental spaces. In addition, a so-called tongue scraper is recommended because most bacteria sit on the tongue. If no one is available, even a simple tablespoon will serve the purpose. According to the report, the halitosis can be reduced by up to 60 percent if bacteria are removed by scraping over the tongue.

Stimulate salivation
It is also advised to drink enough water to stimulate salivation and to keep the pharynx moist. Unsweetened teas or highly diluted fruit juices are also suitable for this. It is reported that experts recommend one liter of fluid per 20 kilos of body weight. That makes four liters for a person weighing 80 kilos. It is dispensed with coffee, beer and wine, which promote bad breath.

Herbal oils and teas can help
Herbal oils, such as clove, caraway, or fennel oil, from the pharmacy or the health food store can help. Add a few drops in lukewarm water and gargle. Peppermint sweets and herbal gums perform well, as they also stimulate salivation. It is also reported that some types of tea are not only good for bad breath due to the liquid intake. Thus, varieties with cinnamon, anise, cumin or green tea inhibit the growth of the bacteria responsible for the unpleasant odors. (Ad)