Prevent Bad Breath By Eliminating The Triggers
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Prevent Bad Breath by Tackling the Triggers
Overview:
Bad breath isn’t just caused by onions and pizza. Surprisingly, even your toothpaste might contribute to it, along with canker sores. Discover the common culprits behind chronic bad breath and how to combat them.
Understanding the Causes:
For some, bad breath is an occasional nuisance, appearing when they wake up or after eating certain meals. While onions and pizza are well-known offenders, the true cause often lies deeper in the mouth. Bacteria thrive in the nooks and crannies of a coated or cracked tongue, feeding on proteins found in mucus and phlegm. If you frequently experience these conditions, you may notice a rise in bad breath.
Key Triggers of Bad Breath
1. Dry Mouth:
Saliva naturally combats bad breath with its oxygen-rich composition. Anaerobic bacteria, which cause bad breath, thrive in oxygen-poor environments. A dry mouth creates an ideal space for these bacteria, particularly for those who sleep with their mouths open, leading to unpleasant morning breath.
2. High-Protein Foods and Dairy:
Foods rich in protein, such as meat, can exacerbate bad breath. Additionally, if you're lactose intolerant, undigested dairy products offer more opportunities for bacteria to produce sulfur compounds.
3. Poor Oral Hygiene:
Failing to floss after meals allows food particles, especially meat, to remain in your teeth. This provides a perfect environment for bacteria to produce bad breath.
4. Acidic Foods and Drinks:
Acidic choices like coffee accelerate bacterial growth, worsening bad breath symptoms.
5. Alcohol:
Alcohol, even in mouthwash, dries out the mouth, similar to how a dry mouth aggravates bad breath.
6. Sugar:
Bacteria thrive on sugar, rendering even mint-flavored sugary products ineffective at combating bad breath.
7. Toothpaste Ingredients:
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), found in some toothpastes, can damage the mouth’s lining and lead to dryness. This not only contributes to bad breath but also to the development of canker sores. Switching to an SLS-free toothpaste often provides relief.
Conclusion:
Preventing bad breath involves understanding its triggers and making thoughtful choices. By maintaining good oral hygiene and selecting the right products and foods, you can effectively manage and reduce bad breath.
References:
- [TheraBreath](http://www.therabreath.com)
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