Have you ever been near a person who emanates bad breath? It can be quite a repulsive thing. Now imagine if it was to happen to you, and near and dear ones would turn their face while talking to you. Unknown to you, but you may be under the grips of ‘Halitosis’.

What Is Halitosis?

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. It happens when bacteria sets in on the surface of the tongue and below it, around the gums and in between teeth. This is a reflection of poor oral hygiene and be the cause of severe social embarrassment. It can also be the cause of losing out on those special occasions where a positive presence is so important.

Reasons For Halitosis

Different reasons can be attributed to the occurrence of halitosis. This is more than just bad diet. Bad habits like skipping on brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, rinsing or forgetting to scrape your tongue after a heavy meal is one of the major causes for accumulation of bacteria. What typically remains unseen by the naked eye can simply play havoc with your dental health. The bacteria sets in with the disadvantage of being completely invisible yet harming you the most. This manifests in the form of bad breath and the beginning of Halitosis.

How To Prevent Halitosis

While we know the cause it is also important to stop it from growing. It needs no rocket science to understand that one needs to go to the dentist. In addition to that, it is advisable to brush your teeth with toothpaste enriched with chlorine dioxide. Rinse your mouth at least four times a day with oral rinses that have the same product in them. After every greasy and oily meal scrape your tongue to remove the unseen residues. Last but not the least, increase your intake of water to as much as you can.

These are some simple measures, but ones which can assure you of sound oral health, prevent bad breadth and smile your way into the hearts of millions.