CAUSES AND SOLUTION OF MOUTH ODUOR (HALITOSIS)

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CAUSES AND SOLUTION OF MOUTH ODUOR (HALITOSIS)
Bad breath(Halitosis) are caused by bacteria in the mouth. Bad breath can be easily detected when a  person speaks. Halitosis can affect one's social life and self esteem.Most of friends won't tell you that you have bad breath, but you can easily detect when you are communicating with them. They will try to give you some distance or cover their nose with something .
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Bad breath are developed when Bacteria in the mouth ,accumulate on the particles of food left in the mouth after eating. It is also believed that lack of proper mouth hygiene activities like brushing your teeth can bring about mouth odour. Other causes of mouth odour are; smoking and taking alcohol,gum disease, dental cavities, coated mouth etc.
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Some people believed mouth odour are natural as they maintain proper mouth hygiene but still have mouth odour. Whether natural or artificial , its a bad thing and here are the tips to cure and prevent mouth odour.



_ Maintain good hygiene. Brush at least two times a day , in the morning and before you sleep at night . Also change your toothbrush every two to three months
_Do not just use toothpaste, visit your dentist to recommend a toothpaste for you.
_Visit your dentist at least twice in a year for oral check up
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DID YOU KNOW?
Production of more saliva with chase away bad odour. HOW? Bacteria cant survive in the presence of oxygen . And oxygen is present in your saliva. 

HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTION OF SALIVA 
_ Always drink enough water after eating
_Eating of vegetable such as cucumbers will boost saliva production.

OTHER WAY TO CURE MOUTH ODOUR
Always scrap your teeth to decrease bacteria and dead cells that causes mouth odour.
Always rinse your mouth with enough water after brushing your teeth.
Reduce the amount of your sugar intake.

Thanks for reading !
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