Bad breath, very embarrassing
Usually you can't smell it yourself
But "export hurts" without knowing it
I want to know right away how to deal with bad breath friends
You can look directly at part 03
Let's start with a small method of self-testing, which is very easy to operate:
Find a tasteless spoon, spit out your tongue as much as possible, then gently scrape the back of your tongue (near the throat part) and smell the dry residue[1]
Most people smell of rotten eggs.[2]
There is also a sour and putrid taste, which may be caused by gastrointestinal dyspepsia [3].
Of course, don't panic when you encounter anything.
According to statistics, about 25% of those who go to the doctor because of bad breath do not have bad breath. In layman's terms, it is not bad breath, but bad breath phobia [4].
In fact, 1 in 4 people around you has bad breath.
In China, the prevalence of bad breath is 27.5% [5].
See here, is not at ease a loss, many people accompany you!
80%-90% of bad breath is actually caused by oral diseases [6], which is an early warning sign, you have to pay attention!
We have 700 species of flora in our mouths, most of which are friendly, but there are also pathogenic flora, such as gram-negative anaerobic bacteria.
When food scraps remain between your teeth, this can provide conditions for them to reproduce.
There is food and drink, hmm! Hide it here!
Bacteria live a small life, and your teeth can't hold it.
From the beginning of the caries to the destruction of the gum tissue, the stench came out .[7]
1
Dental care should be in place
Brush your teeth twice a day for 3 minutes.
For correct posture, Pap brushing is recommended.
Rinse your mouth with floss after meals, at least with warm water after meals.
Regular teeth cleaning to remove dental calculus.
Tips:
Mouthwash is not recommended to be used regularly so as not to disrupt the balance of the flora.
If bad breath is severe, it is necessary to use a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine under the guidance of a doctor.
2
Drink more water, drink less coffee, and preferably not drink alcohol
Drinking more water secretes more saliva from the salivary glands, which has a rinsing effect on the mouth.
A dry environment reduces the ability to wash away plaque.
Coffee, alcohol, easy to dry the mouth.
3
Bad breath caused by related diseases requires symptomatic treatment
Some bad breath is related to chronic tonsillitis, stones, sinusitis, etc.;
Some are caused by gastrointestinal problems.
When bad breath is found, go to the hospital in time to check the cause.
Zhimei hopes that you will listen to the doctor's words and treat it seriously.
Finally, Zhimei reminds everyone that it is important before dating
Don't eat garlic, onions, leeks, etc
Foods with a pungent taste
If eaten
You can use a perfume spray and chew gum
Reviewer
Jingquan | Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
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