Maybe the bad smell is actually from your mouth?
Have you noticed that sometimes people move away from you and you don't understand why? - Maybe it's because of bad breath from your mouth?
If you are concerned that this is the reason - ask someone close to you to check if the smell is indeed coming from your mouth, or do a self-examination, pass dental floss between the teeth molars, smell the thread and/or lick the back of your hand and smell, then you can decide if the smell is indeed coming from you.
There are several causes of bad breath
- Poor oral hygiene and dental neglect.
- inflammation Gums Its hallmarks are a bitter taste, or a metallic taste in the mouth
- Diseases such as diabetes, kidney, liver failure, metabolic diseases, tonsillitis.
- Eating food or drinking such as onions, garlic, smoking, alcohol, or the accumulation of food residues in the mouth.
- Stomach problems, chronic runny nose.
- Not eating or drinking for an extended period of time
- A mental state of anxiety and stress that creates dry mouth
- Taking medications that cause dry mouth
Steps for home care
- polish teeth thorough and rinsing the oral cavity with mouthwash.
- Brushing the tongue - the tongue is a favorite and preferred "parking lot" for bacteria. The bacteria settle in the grooves of the tongue and on the back of the tongue, and break down the remains of food, creating large amounts of sulfur compounds and other compounds. Take the toothbrush and brush the tongue, to fight the bacterial colony
If this does not help, contact the dentist
If you have taken the suggested actions and you still have bad breath, it is recommended to contact the dentist. The dentist will conduct a comprehensive examination of the oral cavity, the condition of the teeth and gums, a thorough health history, the general state of oral hygiene, and guide and recommend ways to properly maintain oral health. At the same time if the dentist found findings that require dental care, he will inform the patient and recommend the necessary dental treatment.