Eat These Foods to Fight Bad Breath

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Eat These Foods to Fight Bad Breath
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Introduction

• Your breath is a key indicator of not just your
  dental health but your overall health as well.
  Bad breath, or Halitosis, plagues roughly half of
  the worlds population. Did you know that there
  is a simple way you can find out if you have bad
  breath? Lick your wrist and let it dry for some
  seconds. The smell will tell you whether you have
  Halitosis or not. Check this blog out to know
  about foods that help fight Halitosis.

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Causes of Halitosis

• Your mouth can have leftover bacteria from
  whatever food you ate. If you do not properly
  remove them, it can lead to an unpleasant smell
  in the mouth. Some food items such as garlic and
  onions contain smelly oils, which reach your
  lungs through the blood. When you consume these
  and talk, you are breath brings these smells out.
• Besides this, there are various other reasons
  behind bad breath. It can signify many underlying
  health conditions such as sleep apnea, acid
  reflux, and diabetes. Halitosis has deeper
  connections with your physical health than we can
  imagine. However, there are natural remedies to
  this problem. In the same way that food can cause
  bad breath, it can help cure it as well! For good
  dental health and hygiene, ensure these 10 items
  are part of your regular eating plans.

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• 1. Raw Fruits and Veggies
• Raw fruits and vegetables are like superheroes in
  the food world. They contain fiber which keeps
  the mouth clean and fresh much like your
  toothbrush. Items such as apples, celery, kale,
  and carrots are fibrous and your mouth produces
  saliva when you eat them. It also means that the
  foods pass quickly through the intestines. This
  quick digestion prevents bad breath from
  developing.
• Fruits and vegetables that are high in both fiber
  and vitamin C are more efficient and effective
  against Halitosis, since Vitamin C prevents
  bacteria from growing in the mouth. This in turn
  prevents gum diseases. For fresh breath dental
  health, dont forget to pack greens in your
  lunchbox today!
• 2. Yogurt
• Yogurt contains a high percentage of vitamin D
  that reduces the growth of bacteria in your mouth
  and body. Further, it is rich in good bacteria,
  which makes yogurt a great soldier in your battle
  against bad breath! The international Association
  of Dental Research conducted a study and
  concluded that people who ate three ounces of
  sugar-free yogurt twice daily for six weeks
  reported lower amounts of bacteria-generating
  compounds.

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• 3. Cherries
• Methyl Mercaptan is found naturally in foods like
  onions and some cheeses (that contain this
  foul-smelling gas) and causes bad breath.
  Cherries are a great way to remove this smell
  from your mouth.
• 4. Ginger
• Ginger, besides being a superhero antidote for
  stomach issues, helps neutralize bad breath as
  well. Have one piece after your meals and see how
  fresh your mouth feels!
• 5. Green Tea
• Everybody drinks green tea in order to lose body
  weight. Do you know about its bacteria fighting
  qualities? Green tea is rich in catechins that
  are natural oxidants, in addition to polyphenols
  that are highly effective against bacteria that
  causes bad breath. Black tea is also very
  helpful. However, too much of the latter can
  cause dry mouth that can work against good dental
  health. A cup between your meals is good enough
  for fresh breath and digestion.

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• 6. Herbs and Spices
• Do you chew gum to mask bad breath? In the past,
  people used herbs and spices for the same reason.
  Natural herbs like basil and parsley contain
  polyphenols and chlorophyll that are great
  remedies against bad breath. Experts also suggest
  that spices like cinnamon are helpful. Cinnamon
  oil helps in breaking down sulfurous compounds
  which cause stinky breath.
• 7. Melons and Citrus
• Both have high quantity of vitamin C. Thus, they
  are quite effective against halitosis-causing
  gingivitis and other oral health problems.
• 8. Sugarless Gum
• It loosens and removes dead cells as well as food
  from your teeth. Thus, bacteria have lesser
  ingredients to create bad odour with. However,
  stay away from gum sweetened with sugar, which
  can lead to further dental health issues. Gums
  sweetened with natural alternatives like xylitol
  are beneficial.

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• 9. Dark Chocolate
• The low sugar-content reduces the buildup of
  bacteria and plaque in your mouth. Cacao powder
  contains CBH that strengthens enamel, thereby
  reducing decay. Regular Milk Chocolate has lesser
  amounts of CBH, though not very significant. Who
  would have thought chocolate would be good for
  your dental health, eh? Do not confuse cacao
  with cocoa the latter contains fewer
  nutrients and is often mixed with sugar.
• 10. Water
• It cannot be stressed enough regarding how
  crucial water is for your overall physical
  health. It naturally flushes out food particles
  and dead cells from your mouth. Thus, elements
  which cause bad breath do not find a hospitable
  enough climate to thrive.

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Final Words

• Regular brushing and flossing also ensures that
  your mouth is in prime condition. Another
  essential is regular dental checkups. At Dr.
  Beena George Dentistry, you will receive holistic
  dental care for yourself and your whole family.
  We will provide professional care to ensure that
  you receive optimal dental services. Contact us
  today for bookings and further details.

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