Contents:

• Causes of bad breath
• Traditional ways of getting rid of unpleasant odors
• Other ways

Bad breath poisons the lives of many people. And no wonder - a little pleasant that from you literally turn away people. This may entail a number of problems - colleagues will shun you, my friends, too, are unlikely to want to spend a lot of time with you, and the loved one is squeamish even a simple kiss.

All this entails a range of psychological problems - until the development of major systems. And besides, sometimes bad breath is a direct consequence of a disease. As you know, the disease is not detected in time, can also greatly complicate the life of man. Like it or not, ignore the unpleasant odor in any case impossible.

Causes of bad breath

As mentioned above, often bad breath is nothing but a signal that in the human body that something is wrong. Typically, the scent often cause such diseases as:

• Pathology of upper respiratory tract

Festering sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis - any of these diseases can lead to unpleasant odors. Moreover, this can occur both in acute and chronic form of the disease. Note - in some cases the disease can occur without symptoms at all! Therefore, be sure to visit a doctor - an otolaryngologist.

• Dental problems

It is a widespread cause of halitosis - dental problems such as dental plaque, inflammatory diseases of the gum pockets between teeth, dental caries. Let's take them in order.

Plaque - a cozy haven for a huge number of bacteria. So, in tartar is a huge amount of waste products of these same bacteria - hence the odor. Therefore, removal of tartar - the first thing to do when the problem occurred. If this is the case - the problem will disappear immediately.

Sometimes unpleasant smell can appear in the case, if a person has inflammation of the gums. So if with an unpleasant odor you tenderness and swelling of the gums, bleeding - as soon as possible go to the dentist. Otherwise, get ready for big trouble.

About decay and did not speak - even a small hole can lead to the emergence of a strong odor. And in the case of patients with few teeth ... It's one of the reasons why you need to visit the dentist regularly. Otherwise, get rid of the odor you can not by any means.

• Gastrointestinal disease

Sometimes bad breath can indicate problems with the gastrointestinal tract. To get started go to the mirror and ... show your tongue! The doctor called the language not only as a mirror of the body. Look carefully at it - if there is plaque? Normally, when diseases of the stomach and / or intestine in a human language, a white or yellowish coating. Furthermore, the coating itself is the cause of the unpleasant odor, as well as the bacteria multiply therein.

In that case, if a person has gastritis, and with a low acidity, disrupted the normal digestion of proteins. And it is linked to the appearance of halitosis. Rectify the situation can be a doctor, who will select suitable drugs containing enzymes - the smell will disappear very quickly.

• Other diseases

Sometimes the smell can understand exactly what is sick people. For example, in diabetic coma appears strong odor of acetone, renal failure - the smell of ammonia, and if breath purulent - probably evolved human lung abscess. Of course, try to self diagnose the disease in any case can not - leave it to the doctor. However, general knowledge, of course, you do not interfere.

• Food items

Sometimes bad breath occurs because the products eaten by man. Among them - onions, garlic, alcoholic beverages. Incidentally, nicotine also causes bad breath. Firstly, the tobacco itself does not smell very good. Secondly, it provokes dry mucous membranes in the mouth and, consequently, development of inflammatory processes.

Traditional ways of getting rid of unpleasant odors

Of course, no visit to the doctor do not succeed. But bad breath, you can try to correct and at home. All the following funds are absolutely safe, so you can use them without any fears. But remember - traditional medicine can not be a complete substitute for a visit to the doctor.

• Apples

Doctors note an interesting feature - bad breath is not seen in those people who love apples. In the morning, before waking up, eat an apple of medium size - probably will not smell all day! But be careful with apples in if you acute gastritis or gastric ulcer - in this case, you must first consult with your physician in order to prevent aggravation of fruit acid.

• Carrot juice

Carrot juice - is not only very tasty and healthy product, but also an excellent tool to eliminate unpleasant odor, especially when its root causes - a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. You can drink as much juice as you want - but not less than one cup per day.

A nice bonus to a fresh breath will normalize bowel function, improved skin and nails with hair. In addition, you will probably say thank you your eyes. And if it happens in the summer, you will be pleased with beautiful deep tan - it promotes the formation of carotene, which is found in large quantities in carrots.

• Dill and parsley

If the breath is not very strong, you can try the dill or parsley. Ideally, you need to prepare the infusion, and rinse your mouth with them at least twice a day - morning or evening. Prepare infusion is very simple - one tablespoon of chopped dill or parsley, place in bowl and pour boiling water. Insist at least an hour, then rinse your mouth.

If you do not have time to prepare the infusion, and the need to eliminate the bad smell quickly, simply chew a sprig of fresh herbs. As a rule, such measures are missing for an hour - a half - consider this fact. Especially if the cause of the odor - a disease of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Broth strawberries

Whatever the causes of bad breath, you certainly will help decoction of leaves of wild strawberry, which are available in virtually every pharmacy. To prepare the broth, place in an enamel saucepan three tablespoons of crushed strawberry leaves, pour a glass of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, add a teaspoon of honey, mix thoroughly and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer the broth for 15 minutes, then turn off and let stand for an hour. Once the broth has cooled, it is ready for use.

• Sage tea

If bad breath is associated with inflammatory processes in the mouth, try rinsing with infusion of sage. To cook, place in a thermos three tablespoons of dry grass, sage and pour a glass of hot water. Insist for three hours, then strain using a strainer and rinse your mouth. This should be done at least three times a day, as long as the inflammation persists.

• Tea and coffee

If you need a quick way to get rid of bad breath - you can taste tea and coffee. Brew a very strong tea - three tablespoons of tea leaves with a slide, cool. Rinse mouth with infusion - the smell will not be about an hour. If you want a more lasting effect - chew a few coffee beans, then drink a half glass of cool boiled or bottled water. This action lasts an average of three hours. But remember that it can not radically help you.

• Walnut

If the tea of ​​coffee you do not like, try to get rid of the odor using walnut. Especially effective is it in the event that the cause of the problem - an inflammation of the gums. Just twice a day thoroughly chew a shelled walnut - most likely bad smell will not bother you during the day.

• A decoction of oak bark

Oak bark has a number of medicinal properties - including helping to get rid of bad breath. To do this, prepare a decoction - Place in a saucepan with three tablespoons Solovykh slide thoroughly shredded oak bark. It is best to use raw materials, purchased at a pharmacy. Pour one liter of water, bring to a boil and make the fire a little less, cover.

Boil until the broth, boil until half of the total volume of water then cool slightly, add two tablespoons of honey and stir, filter using gauze. According to the broth necessary to rinse the mouth twice a day - morning and evening.

• The broth chamomile

Do not forget about such a versatile tool as camomile tea. Of course, only if the cause of the smell - an inflammation of the gums. Prepare infusion brainer - just put in a thermos five tablespoons of chamomile pharmacy, then pour half a liter of boiling water. Infuse it takes about three hours. Of course, before rinsing it will not be superfluous strain the infusion. Of course, if you do not fancy the prospect of spit chamomile blossoms.

Other ways

In addition to traditional medicine to try to correct a bad smell by using the following methods:

• activated carbon

In case of bad breath is the result of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can also try to activated carbon. Take one tablet of coal in the morning on an empty stomach. If a bad odor persists, increase the dosage to three pills - in most cases the measure proves to be very effective. By the way - it is activated carbon can be replaced by any adsorbent. Hurt by this method will not, no matter what were the causes of odor.

• Adjustment of diet

Sometimes, even if all other methods have proved impotent, can help banal adjusting diet and nutrition. First, try to slightly reduce the number of animals charms - simply put, eat less meat. And cook it better for a couple, or in the oven. And in order that the body does not suffer from lack of protein, add more dairy products. Try to make your food was a fraction - eat every two hours, in small portions.

• Elixirs mouth

Too many people just simply forget that there are refreshing elixirs - the most diverse. Very efficient use of their systems - the standard morning and during the day - a refreshing spray. Thus you will be able to maintain fresh breath throughout the day.

• Oral hygiene

We should not forget about elementary oral hygiene - sometimes a simple tooth brushing is not enough. Ideally, an oral care should consist of several stages. Do not forget to floss - it allows you to clean the spaces between the teeth, which can not penetrate the bristles of the toothbrush. In these spaces is a huge amount of food, which sooner or later will certainly start to rot. So - there is a very unpleasant smell.

The teeth should be cleaned very carefully, not just spend on them several times with a toothbrush. In addition, no harm will be clean and the language - it sold special toothbrushes that have bristles on one side, and on the other - ribbed rubber coating for cleaning the tongue.

It is important to get a good toothpaste - it is not worth saving. Prefer pastas renowned manufacturers, which contains calcium and / or fluoride needed to strengthen tooth enamel. And if will be composed of herbal extracts - all wonderful. They perfectly relieve inflammation of the oral mucosa. And the best place to buy toothpaste at a pharmacy - the lower the risk that you will get fake.

After brushing, use a refreshing elixir - it is the final part of dental care. Remember that such a withdrawal should be in the morning and in the evening - do not boil the pot, and do it "carelessly." In most cases, proper oral care enough to get rid of the problem.

Finally I would like to reiterate that if in spite of everything was bad breath, you need more serious treatment. And you need to see a doctor, who will conduct the necessary examination and will select the best treatment. The main thing - not to delay the visit to the problem was exacerbated. Because otherwise treat the pathology is much more difficult, and it takes a long time.