{"id":49,"date":"2013-12-14T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-14T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:31:17","slug":"10-natural-ways-to-fight-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/14\/10-natural-ways-to-fight-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Natural Ways to Fight Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fighting Against the Bad Breath <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bad breath is embarrassing for you and as well for the\npeople around you. It adversely affects your social and interpersonal\nrelations. In case of certain people, regularly brushing, flossing and rinsing\nmouth can eliminate plaque; while for others, a visit to the dentist for\nprofessional cleansing of the struck on plaque is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the reasons behind bad breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most commonly, accumulation of bacteria in the mouth results\nin inflammation, which in turn causes nasty breath problems that smell like\nSulphur or even the worst. Other common reasons of bad breath or malodor are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;Cavities\n     or gum disease<\/li><li>Tonsils\n     with trapped food particles<\/li><li>Cracked\n     filings<\/li><li>Medical\n     conditions like; diabetes, respiratory tract disease or liver disease<\/li><li>Chronic\n     dry mouth or xerostomia<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the different methods or ways to eliminate or fight against the\nbad breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anybody suffering from bad breath wants to get rid of it as\nearly as possible. Quick fixes are only temporary; below mentioned methods\nshould be employed to resolve the issue permanently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Brush\n     and Floss daily: <\/em><\/strong>Bacteria in your mouth outnumber the cells in\n     your entire body. The best defense against these germs is brush your teeth\n     thoroughly for twice and floss once in a day.<\/li><li><strong><em>Eat\n     Zinc rich Diet:<\/em> <\/strong>Deficiency of zinc also cause halitosis or bad\n     breath. As zinc is a known anti- microbial and eliminates harmful germs,\n     Eating zinc rich foods like; pumpkin, gourd seeds or organ meats can\n     supplement this deficiency.<\/li><li><strong><em>Herbal\n     Remedies: <\/em><\/strong>Due to insufficient elimination through liver; heavy\n     metals or toxins get accumulated in the body that are responsible for bad\n     breath. Taking stinging nettle tea, alfa alfa sprouts, peppermint, fennel,\n     parsley, dandelion, golden seal, wild yam and lemon is the best way out in\n     such conditions, as these are the best breath deodorizers.<\/li><li><strong><em>Scrape\n     your tongue:<\/em> <\/strong>To eliminate any kind of bacterial residue between\n     the folds of tongue and taste buds, brush your tongue with a tongue\n     scraper or tooth brush.<\/li><li><strong><em>Keep\n     your whistle wet: <\/em><\/strong>Drink sufficient water to avoid dry mouth.\n     Water; along with keeping your mouth wet also washes away odor causing\n     bacteria and food particles.<\/li><li><strong><em>Eat\n     Probiotic rich food: <\/em><\/strong>Poor gut is also a major cause of malodor\n     i.e. if digestive tract is overloaded with toxins, it will also cause bad\n     breath. Supplementing probiotics rich foods like yogurt, fermented\n     sauerkraut in your diet will not only cure you of your bad breath but also\n     improve your digestive tract.<\/li><li><strong><em>Quit\n     Smoking: <\/em><\/strong>Smoking deteriorates the gum tissues and stain the teeth\n     as well. Moreover, tobacco dries out your mouth causing unpleasant breath\n     that persists even after brushing.<\/li><li><strong><em>Consult\n     your Dentist: <\/em><\/strong>The best way to fight chronic malodor is to consult\n     your dentists. Dentists may rule out its cause. If he detects systemic\n     infection as the root cause of bad breath, he may refer you to your\n     physician.<\/li><li><strong><em>Rinse\n     your mouth:<\/em> <\/strong>Anti-bacterial mouth washes can provide a way out, as\n     they reduce plaque producing bacteria and freshen up your breath. <\/li><li><strong><em>Take\n     Liquid Chlorophyll: <\/em><\/strong>Liquid chlorophyll works as a deodorizer both\n     for mouth and body by neutralizing harmful bacteria. <\/li><li><strong><em>Go\n     for sugarless Gums: <\/em><\/strong>Sugary candies intensify bacterial growth in\n     your mouth. Chewing sugarless gums after meals increase saliva flow and\n     also help to reduce cavities<strong>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Bikram Singh DMD for any of your dental issues.\nProviding quality services to our patients is top priority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fighting Against the Bad Breath Bad breath is embarrassing for you and as well for the people around you. It adversely affects your social and interpersonal relations. 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