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Bad breath or Halitosis, is a term used to describe unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing. Basically, halitosis is the cause of poor dental hygiene. However, there are more other causes. Ranging from respiratory infections, salivary gland disorders, digestive disorders, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, or diabetes. There was also an unhealthy habit. For example the wrong diet, smoking, frequent constipation and heartburn, or consumption of alcohol.
The problem in the area around the tooth, such as gum disease, tooth decay or tartar, could make the breath smell. In addition, disruption of other diseases that are suffered can also spread to the mouth odor. Fasting can also cause “morning breath” due to lack of saliva to wash the bacteria in the mouth.
About one quarter of the patients seeking professional advice on bad breath suffer from a highly exaggerated concern of having bad breath, known as Halitophobia, delusional halitosis, or as a manifestation of Olfactory Reference Syndrome. These patients are sure that they have bad breath, although many have not asked anyone for an objective opinion. Halitophobia may severely affect the lives of some 0.5–1.0% of the adult population. Only a few psychologists and health professionals have tried to come to terms with this debilitating and difficult-to-treat emotional problem.
- Do check-ups to make sure no holes in the teeth or gum problems. Clean the tongue every day of every finished brushing his teeth.
- Drinking juice every day with mixed psylium husk, a type of fiber that can remove toxins from the colon.
- Ensure water intake is sufficient.
- Drinking chlorophyll (the green substance), such as wheat grass, barley, spirulina, chorella.
- Dispose of the remaining mucus and toxins in the body by drinking vitamin C. It’s also good to prevent problems in the gums.
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