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My Love Partner Said I Have Bad Breath (Halitosis)!
Right...It is really a nightmare to discover that your girlfriend or boyfriend has terrible bad breath or halitosis, especially when you discovered it while kissing with him or her, worse still, a French Kiss! If this is the case, the bad breath will really do some damage to your romantic relationship with him or her.
Imagine your love partner wanted to express his or her love by giving you a kiss on your lips. While he or she is slowing moving towards you, looking at you with loving and seductive eyes, and while he or she is going to put a smack on your lips, you struggle to shove him or her away upon smelling the terrible breath. The consequence is that he or she will be hurt by your actions and you yourself will also feel sad to see your love partner hurt. Do you want this to happen? Of course NO!
There are a couple of reasons why your love partner might have bad breath. First, they might be a smoker or alcoholic, second they do not have basic oral care hygiene, third their tonsils and tongue are filled with too much disgusting bacteria that causes halitosis.
To get rid of bad breath, people will usually try to brush their teeth with toothpastes more often or simply eat sweets to conceal their terrible breath. Both such methods are not going to work out in the long-term. If you want to cure halitosis completely, you need to get to the root of the problem!
First, you have to determine how serious is your love partner's halitosis condition by bracing yourself to smell it. You are the one who are going to do it as you are the closest kin to your love partner. He or she will be very appreciative of your effort.
Once you've determined how severe is the halitosis, you should honestly let him or her know how bad is the condition. You should explain to him or her that having bad breath is a common medical condition but it is not a incurable condition. Tell your love partner that you don't despise him or her and you love him or her very much, that is why you are here to help with curing the condition. Many halitosis sufferers do not know or even admit they have a breath problem until their loved ones point out to them. Halitosis sufferers should acknowledge their condition and take efforts in stopping their bad breath.
Halitosis is curable and it can be get rid of completely when the right bad breath cure, bad breath remedies and bad breath treatment are used. The most important first step to curing bad breath is your oral hygiene habit. On top of brushing frequently with toothpastes, buy him or her a tongue cleaner to scrub off those foul-smelling bacteria on the tongue. Bad breath is caused by the bacteria that live on your tongue and your tonsils. Remember to scrub the back of your tongue twice a day to get rid of these bacteria. Invest in a good toothbrush and a quality toothpaste to brush your teeth twice a day. Specifically, you should choose those toothpastes that promise to eliminate more bacteria in your mouth.
Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking as both of these are the number one causes of bad breath. You should tell your love partner to avoid a diet high in proteins which is also a main source of horrible breath. Next, you should also buy your love partner a good oral rinse which promises a fresh breath rinse, guaranteed to stop bad breath. All these basic oral hygiene cares are the most significant method to curing terrible breath completely. When you make it a habit to take care of your oral hygiene regularly, you are on the right track to a fresh and clean breath again!
The next time when your love partner wanted to kiss you, you will embrace yourself and give him or her a good french kiss! Of course you will only do it when your love partner has totally eliminate his or her horrible breath condition.
Remember: Having bad breath is not a sin and you should never stay in denial of your condition. You can regain your fresh and clean breath if you take efforts in having good oral hygiene care. Both of you would avoid kissing or even being closer to each other as the smell of the terrible breath is going to turn both of you off.
Bad breath is most objectionable. It is also known as halitosis. Most people who suffer from this problem are not aware of their problem. The common cause of this problem is bad teeth. Dental decay at the roots of the teeth may result in abscesses in the gums with foul smelling pus giving bad odor to the breath.
Even small holes in the teeth may provide a place where germs can multiply and give foul odors. These are very common in younger people. Badly fitting dentures that are not cleaned properly also leads to bad breathe. It is common in old people. Bad breath does not arise from the stomach. Actually, anaerobic bacteria in mouth produce smelly sulfur compounds that cause bad breath.
Other causes for the bad breathe may be infection of the tonsils, adenoids or sinuses. Bad breath may also arise from the inflammation in the stomach and also from the food materials that have not been completely digested. Tobacco, alcohol, alcohol containing mouth rinses, dry mouth, foods like garlic, onion, and spicy foods, hunger, morning breath, poor oral hygiene can also cause bad breath.
Diet tips for bad breath
1. Chewing gum can increase salivary flow, but only masks bad breath. Try drinking water throughout the day instead.
2. Before brushing use hydrogen peroxide to rinse the mouth.
3. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
4. Excessive use of alcohol based mouthwash.
5. Chew on some cardamom seeds.
6. Anything that allows you to harbor more bacteria on your tongue, like tongue jewelry, increases your chance of bad breath.
Steps to Avoid Bad Breath
Bad breath is caused by a number of reasons ranging from the garlic and onions in the food you've ingested the previous night, gases from gastro-intestinal and dental problems and dehydration to more serious diseases such as tuberculosis, cancer, syphilis and zinc deficiency. People suffering from a sore throat and tonsillitis also suffer from bad breath. An easy way to avoid bad breath is to avoid drinking water during the meals.
This interferes with the gastric juices and can be responsible for causing bad breath. It is also important to practice a strict dental routine, visiting your dentist regularly to get your oral cavity cleaned and also to ensure that you have no cavity problems. In addition to this you should brush and floss your teeth twice a day to keep your mouth clean and free of any infection. It is also important to clean your tongue properly using a tongue-cleaner or your toothbrush since the tongue can harbor a lot of plaque and can cause bad breath. You should also use a mouthwash with a fresh minty flavor to kill the bad breath. Green mouthwashes usually have thyme, peppermint or wintergreen, while red, spicy mouthwashes have zinc compounds which are also beneficial for controlling bad breath.
Apart from these simple steps to avoid bad breath, you can simmer some quince seeds in water, strain the water and gargle using this water every night. This is very effective in controlling bad breath. Figs are also beneficial for bad breath and thus you should have 1 tsp of fig juice every night before sleeping to reduce bad breath in the morning. This has the same effect as the sweet liquorices water available in the Middle East. An easy way to cure bas breath amongst children is to simmer some lemon pips in honey and consume this while it is still warm. In addition to these simple home remedies, parsley is said to be beneficial in controlling bad breath, so you can chew on some fresh sprigs of parsley and use it generously in your food preparations. You should also avoid eating too much garlic since the smell of garlic lingers in the mouth for a long time. Other culprits in food that can cause bad breath and should be avoided are: onions, hot peppers, pastrami, salami, pepperoni, anchovies and even certain cheese like camembert and Roquefort. You should also avoid coffee, beer, wine and whiskey since they cause plaque and drink a lot of water to keep your mouth clean and as bacteria free as possible.
Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odour is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with specialized mouthwash.
Causes. 1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 80 to 90% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Cleaning the tongue. The most widely-known reason to clean the tongue is for the control of bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, may only temporarily mask the odours created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath. To fix this in order to prevent the production of the sulphur-containing compounds mentioned above, the bacteria on the tongue must be removed, as must the decaying food debris present on the rear areas of the tongue. Most people who clean their tongue use a tongue cleaner (tongue scraper), or a toothbrush.
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odour, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odour considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odour that differs from the oral odour. Nasal odour may be due to sinus infections , foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. I recommend Oraltech Labs guidance to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs Guide to cure bad breath caused by GERD & acid reflux..
Management:
1. Gently cleaning the tongue surface twice daily is the most effective way to keep bad breath in control; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
It’s normal for people to do all the above and still have bad breath. In that case take Oraltech Labs definitive approach to treating bad breath.
To Your good health, Dr Nicola Parson. M.D, D.D.S
Dr Nicola Parson. M.D, D.D.S