Do you feel like you have bad breath? Chewing gum, parsley, mouthwash or scratch-langue … Discover the effective solutions to remedy it with Dr. Edmond Binhas, dental surgeon.
Pateous mouth, dry tongue, smelly scent … Having a bad breath, it can happen to everyone and it is not inevitable! Bad breath, called medically halitosis, is often The consequence of poor dental hygiene : bacteria accumulate in the gums, language, space between teeth and produce volatile sulfur compounds (CVS), responsible for bad breath. Do you know that there are solutions to remedy it and find a fresh breath? Here are 10 tips and remedies from Dr Edmond Binhas, dental surgeon.
“”70% of cases bad breath are of intra-buccal origin and are linked to A fault of oral hygiene or at Disputs of teeth, gums or language“, poses in the preamble Dr. Binhas. Good oral hygiene consists of a brushing of the teeth Two to three times a day after each meal Ideally or at least after breakfast and dinner, during at least two minutes. Never neglect evening brushing because during the night, the production of saliva, which helps to eliminate deposits on the teeth and on the tongue, decreases. This explains the bad morning breath. To complete brushing and eliminate all residual food debris that tends to nest out between teeth, you can use dental wire, dental hydropulser or inter-dental brushes.
→ Remember to change your toothbrush at least every two to three months.
The brushing of the tongue must be from the back to the front!
“”The language is often overlooked during brushing, however, if it is not properly brushed, a whitish deposit is deposited there (it is called Lingual coating): This deposit is a sign of a proliferation of bacteria, responsible for the formation of volatile sulfur compounds and therefore a bad breath“Explains Dr. Binhas. To get rid of this coating, it is possible to use The back of its toothbrush (if it is fitted with a scraper, if not, it may make micro-lésions in the language and to promote the proliferation of bacteria) or a langue (Available in pharmacies) to remove small food debris encrusted in the language. The brushing of the tongue must be from the back to the front to properly eliminate the lingual coating.
→ A healthy language is light pink in color. If it is white, it is because you do not brush it enough. If this white coating is accompanied by language pain, you must consult a dentist.
“”A deep cavity that has infected at the pulp, a broken seal, a defective reconstruction, a oral condition such as gingivitis or periodontitis can be the cause of bad breath. This is why it is essential to consult a dentist if bad breath persists or if you have other symptoms“, warns the dental surgeon. He will realize A descaling, dental curettage and will verify that you have no oral conditions. If the dentist does not find intra-buccal causes, he can direct you to a doctor (a gastroenterologist for example) to do other exams. There are multiple causes with bad breath: nose and throat infections (angina, rhinitis, sinusitis …), digestive problems (gastroesophageal reflux, gastric hyperacidity infection …). “”In general, we advise to consult a dentist at least once a year To carry out the necessary descaling care and to check the condition of the teeth, gums and language“Continues the specialist.
→ Descaling is at least once a year! It is effective in eliminating tartar therefore to prevent the appearance of cavities and the development of gingival and periodontal diseases, and to avoid breath problems.
30% of cases of bad breath are of general origin: this can come from a digestive, hepatic or gastric disease, from smoking, from the taking of certain drugs, but also food. “”We know it, garlic, onion, cheese, anchovies or certain spices (pepper, curry …), the cold meats give bad breath. For what ? Because they transform themselves, once they are digested, into odorous components that pass in the blood, which enter the lungs and lead to a fragrant breath“Explains Dr. Binhas
The consumption of alcohol, coffee or tobacco gives bad breath. Tobacco also promotes the appearance and development of periodontal diseases (gingivitis, periodontitis …) which are responsible for the Disabling and coloring of the teeth. Failing to stop completely, it is important to reduce your consumption in alcohol and cigarettes.
If you really can’t brush your teeth, you can chew a chewing gum as long as it is sugar -free. Just as a sugar -free mint. By chewing a chewing gum or sucking a lozenge, you produce more saliva and The more saliva, the more we participate in the elimination of dental plaque. The bacteria of the mouth then have less debris to degrade and they then give off less volatile sulfur compounds. This offers a troubleshooting solution against bad breathbut does not solve the problem behind the Halitosis.
You can finish your meals with a large glass of water. This allows rinse your mouth and therefore eliminate part of the food debris Until the next brushing of the teeth. Likewise, get into the habit of Drink a lot of water before going to bed To avoid the bad breath when you wake up. As said above, we tend to produce less saliva during the night and yet, it is saliva that helps to eliminate deposits on teeth and language and therefore reduce the production of foul-smelling volatile sulfur compounds.
Mountain baths based on chlorhexidine (Available without prescription, to be used only in children over 6 years of age and adults) are effective antibacterials and can be used over a short period (two weeks maximum without medical advice). “”There is another type of mouthwash: the CB12 © (Available in pharmacy free access to use only for children over 12 years old and adults)“, Advises Dr. Binhas. This is a fluorine-based product which is recommended by the French Union for Oral Health and which has a beneficial action against bad breath by neutralizing acid gases which can form in the mouth.
→ Do not make mouthwash without the opinion of a dentist, a general practitioner or a pharmacist Because used in the long term, they can change the bacterial flora from inside the mouth, have irritating effects and cause teeth coloring.
Chewing parsley would be effective in fighting bad breath. He is rich in chlorophylla substance that has antibacterial and deodorating properties and in antioxidants. They are also found in the composition of certain products for breath.
Over 300 drugs would have an adverse effects, a dry and bad breath. “”This is particularly the case with anxiolytics or antidepressants“underlines Dr. Binhas. They tend to decrease salivary flow and increase the lingual coatingresponsible for bad breath. If you cannot do without these drugs, it is advisable to hydrate yourself well throughout the day (at least 1.5 l of flat water per day) to salivate more.
Thanks to Dr. Edmond Binhas, dental surgeon.
