Keeping Bad Breath (Halitosis) Away

Lasting results for keeping bad breath away start with establishing a regular breath health routine and maintaining it. Breath fresheners are a temporary measure. But simple personal hygiene can do more.

Halitosis can be caused by an improper breath health routine or by inconvenience. It is not always possible to brush after a meal when you are away from home. If you eat a spicy dish, you will have a breath odor which is short-term. If you eat a meal with a main dish of protein, food may get trapped between your teeth and the longer it stays there, the more bacteria will grow.

Brushing before going to bed should be a part of your breath health regime as well as drinking plenty of water. Regular visits to your dentist for examination and cleaning of your teeth and gums is another step in your breath health routine. Bacteria can get lodged in your gums.

A regular breath health routine along with regular dental check-ups will rule out improper oral hygiene as a cause of bad breath.

There are metabolic causes for bad breath. Diabetes can go undetected for long periods of time and this results in the build-up of ketones in the blood. These chemicals are formed when the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. Ketones are eliminated from the blood through urine, perspiration, and exhaled breath.

Diabetes can only be detected by tests requested by a doctor. If your dentist does not find a problem in your mouth causing bad breath, he may recommend you see your personal physician.

If you are overweight and decide to fast or go a high protein diet as a way to get rid of the pounds, you may want to check with your doctor. Fasting and high protein diets can cause ketosis. You should work with your doctor or a nutritionist to create a diet specifically for you.

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