Herbs for Bad Breath

Herbs for bad breath

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For all of you herb lovers, this article is awesome for great ideas about how to use herbs to get rid of bad breath. All of the herbs are available at your local grocery store or farmers market. I have to tell you that I have tried their recommendations and they do work. So would I recommend this over my usual rantings about Therabreath products? Yes. Herbal remedies for bad breath are usually best. But the downside is that they don't work for everyone. And if herbs for bad breath don't work for you, then I absolutely throw my weight behind Therabreath!

Now enjoy the read.

Alexa
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From Newindpress.com

Chennai, India NEW DELHI

Bad breath can be a serious cause of embarrassment in social circles. Some people with bad breath are not even aware it.

Bad breath or 'Halitosis' is caused by odour-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth due to various reasons including dirty teeth, digestion problems and smoking. The sulphur compounds released by the bacteria results in bad breath.

Certain foods, especially garlic and onions, can contribute to bad breath because they contain pungent oils that are carried to your lungs, which are out through your mouth.
Mints, mouthwashes and other products help control bad breath, only temporarily. Certain herbal preparations are known to have a lasting effect.

Parsley (Prajmoda) mouthwash is a very effective remedy for bad breath. Coarsely chopped parsley sprigs and two or three whole cloves or quarter tablespoon ground cloves are boiled in two cups of water.

This mixture is stirred frequently while cooling. It is strained and can be used as a mouthwash or gargle several times a day.

Oral hygiene is an essential element of keeping breath fresh. Basil (Tulsi) leaves can be chewed to cure mouth ulcers and infections.

Powder obtained by drying the basil leaves in the sun can be mixed in mustard oil to make a toothpaste. It is effective in maintaining dental health, countering bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in Pyorrhoea and other teeth disorders.

Tea made from fenugreek seeds (Methi) is beneficial in bad breath and body odour. Unpleasant odours emanate from the body due to accumulation of hardened mucus and other toxins in the nasal and oral passages, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, blood and vagina.

Fenugreek seeds moistened with water become slightly mucilaginous and help to dissolve sticky substances like mucus. Fenugreek tea taken regularly helps remove accumulations from these spots where mouthwash and soap can never penetrate.

While, Cinnamon (Dalchini) serves as a good mouth freshener, the aromatic flavoured Cardamom (Chhoti Elaichi) seeds can be chewed for a brief period to remove foul smell.
Dill (Sowa) seeds can also be chewed to cure bad breath. Caraway seed (Siya Jeera) oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.

7 Ways to Fight Against the Problem of Bad Breath

7 ways to fight against the problem of bad breath

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7 Ways to Fight Against the Problem of Bad Breath


by Carolyn Clifford / WXYZ Channel 7 Action News

Everyone has bad breath from time to time. And, as we get older, our breath gets worse. Many people have breath that's so unpleasant they go to their doctor, dentist or pharmacist for help. But often you can solve the problem on your own. Just remember most problems are caused by dry mouth.

So what can you do to keep your breath fresh? Dr. Harold Katz, a dentist and founder of the California Breath Clinics, has seven suggestions:

1. Brush your teeth for two minutes. Most people only brush for 13 seconds. That's not nearly long enough.

2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day. This helps replenish oxygen-rich saliva. Oxygen kills bacteria.

3. Avoid alcohol. It dries out the mouth. Also be aware that many drugs, from antidepressants to antihistamines, produce bad breath as a side-effect.

4. Be careful with dairy products, especially cheeses. They are easily converted into sculpture compounds by bacteria.

5. Limit your intake of coffee and other acidic drinks such as tomato and other citrus juices. Acid makes bacteria reproduce faster. Tea is a better choice when it comes to your breath.

6. Floss twice a day and make sure you get into all the little crevices that can be breeding grounds for bacteria. And don't forget to clean your tongue. You can buy a tongue cleaning tool, but be sure to use it gently.

7. An important way to avoid dry mouth is to breathe through your nose, not your mouth.

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Tongue Scrapers Only Slightly Reduce Bad Breath

Bad breath is a common problem for many people, given the wide variety of substances traveling through our mouths daily. Some people avoid offensive foods and drinks, chew gum, use mouth rinses, or eat mints to mask unpleasant odor. Others cannot escape bad breath quite so easily. At least 40 million Americans suffer from halitosis. Unfortunately, there is no standard treatment for it.

According to a study in the September/October issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) clinical, peer-reviewed journal, halitosis is a term used to describe any disagreeable odor of expired air. Bad breath is a generally accepted term for foul smells emanating from the mouth. Oral malodor is a term reserved for unpleasant smells originating from the oral cavity. "A common reason for bad breath is post-nasal drip, which coats the back area of the tongue with bacteria-rich mucous," says AGD spokesperson, June Lee, DDS, MAGD.

"A tongue scraper is often effective in relieving oral malodor caused by sinus drainage."
The study reviewed literature examining the effects of using tongue scrapers to brush the tongue, rather than using a toothbrush to scrape the tongue. Data revealed that a tongue cleaner/scraper demonstrated a significant difference in reducing volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) levels, which are produced when bacteria and amino acids interact to produce bad breath.
Though there is no standard treatment, bacteria-causing halitosis can be reduced by brushing or scraping the middle and back of the tongue. Tongue scraping can lower VSC concentration, subsequently reducing oral malodor. However, that reduction is only short-term, and not an absolute solution for eliminating malodor. The authors of the General Dentistry article feel that future research is necessary to determine what role undetected odorants may play in oral malodor, as well as more well designed, randomized clinical trials to compare the effectiveness of tongue scrapers, toothbrushes, and mouth rinses on reducing VSC levels.

Despite the short-term reduction, Dr. Lee feels that tongue scrapers are a good tool for the short-term. "Tongue cleaners and scrapers are straightforward and comfortable to use, easy to transport, and inexpensively priced. Cleaning the tongue is quickly and easily accomplished. Everyone from children to elders should be able to incorporate this technique into their oral care regimen."

Bad breath basics:

• Halitosis is a general term used to describe any disagreeable odor of expired air, regardless of its origin.
• Bad breath is a generally accepted term for foul smells emanating from the mouth.
  Oral malodor is a term reserved for halitosis originating from the oral cavity.

Don't Let Bad Breath Kill Your Social Life

Don't let bad breath kill your social life

Finally someone publishes an article about bad breath and your social life! I love it!

Read the article. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and let's get ready for a great week.

Alexa

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From : Health24.com - Cape Town, South Africa

George Orwell said: You can have an affection for a murderer or a sodomite, but you cannot have an affection for a man whose breath stinks. Needless to say, getting a second date when you brandish bad breath on the first one is unlikely.

Garlic, booze and food can create a pungent potpourri that can stun a dentist at 40 paces. Either way, your love life will suffer.

And except for that Danish student you met while backpacking through Normandy, everyone wakes up with so-called morning breath. But what can you do about it?

Constipation

It's been suggested that halitosis is an indication of poor health; that if you have constipation it'll manifest in bad breath.

It's also been claimed - fallaciously so, say doctors – that the odors in foods are carried in the bloodstream, where they pass into the lungs and onto the person's breath. This has been described as scientifically impossible.

The causes of halitosis are actually fairly simple, says Cape Town aesthetic dentist Dr Ilona Visser: "Bad breath can be traced to microbes in the mouth, especially at the back of the tongue, where the surface of the tongue is extremely rough, and between your teeth.

Dead and dying bacteria release an evil-smelling sulphur compound, and together with the odor of rotting food debris can result in a bacterial bouquet that is potent and distinctive, she explains.

Bad breath can also be the result of a throat infection, as well as a sign of gum disease. This is caused by plaque, the colorless, sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth daily. The bacteria produce toxins that irritate the gums, causing gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums.

Gingivitis eventually damages the bone supporting the teeth, resulting in periodontitis or formation of spaces between the gums and the teeth.

Fight the foul funk

Here's a good rule of thumb: looking in a mirror, press gently against a bit of your gum between your teeth with a fingernail. The pressure will make the gum turn from pink to white as the blood is pushed out of the tissue. When you remove your fingernail the gum should immediately turn pink again.

If it stays pale, or if a bit of blood or yellow pus appears between tooth and gum, your gums aren't as healthy as they should be. If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you should also be concerned, says Dr Visser.

She recommends that you start by gargling and rinsing your mouth out thoroughly with salty water. Combat bad breath by brushing and flossing morning and night.

If you suffer from persistent bad breath it may be the result of a medical problem not related to your mouth. Bad breath can also be the result of sinus trouble, lung infections or diabetes. If regular brushing doesn't doesn't help you should consult your dentist.