Bad odors in the mouth are called by the World Health Organization (WHO) as halitosis, the effect of poor dental hygiene, dehydration or traces of some food. For people who suffer from it, it is uncomfortable; however, some natural techniques show that action can be taken to stop it.
Specialists assume that 90% of the cases that are treated in medical centers were caused by neglecting the toothbrush and dental floss., causing inflation in the gums and cavities. Another part responds to chronic diseases such as kidney infection and liver dysfunction.
Before that scenario, several academic centers recommend going to a consultation when the first signs appear of bad breath to rule out non-oral complications, which might be signs of other health conditions.
“There are diseases such as some cancers and conditions such as metabolic disorders that can cause breath with a particular odor. Chronic reflux of stomach acids (gastroesophageal reflux or GERD) can be associated with bad breath.
On the other hand, tobacco is also part of the list of causes of halitosis: it generates an unpleasant odor in the mouth and its toxic substances damage the gums and teeth, thus affecting oral health. In turn, the disease called dry mouth also contributes to bad breath, since it considerably decreases the production of saliva.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Halitosis or the problem of bad breath affects half of the world’s population. That is why, to combat this problem, it is not only advisable to include a healthy diet and good oral hygiene, but also to consume some drinks that help prevent and cure the bad smell of the mouth.
Thus, the Orthodontic Oral Rehabilitation Implant Center explained that there are a series of compositions that reduce the complications of bad breath: fruit and vegetable smoothie that, following several tests, showed effective results in some patients who were diagnosed with halitosis.
The components of the lemon -such as potassium, vitamin C, organic acids and flavonoids- favor the elimination of this medical condition, since it is astringent and bactericidal. Among the benefits highlighted by specialists, they highlight that it eliminates bacteria from the digestive system.
In other words, this potential fruit regulates the intestine where normally “gases are produced that are eliminated through the respiratory tract and cause a bad smell in the mouth. We recommend taking it without sugar,” Mayo Clinic said.
While carrot, apple and tomato juice also show optimistic results due to the high content of fibers, vitamins, minerals, water and phytochemicals, nutrients that help dehydration, encouraging saliva production and dental cleaning.
Other natural benefits
In any case, there are different home remedies that can help combat this oral problem and cinnamon is one of them. This spice is effective in removing bad breath thanks to its high content of terpenes, which give it regarding 50 aromatic active ingredients.
It is also, a product rich in coumarins and essential oils that give it bacteriostatic properties, which help eliminate and prevent bacteria and other microorganisms accumulated in the mouth and that can cause annoying bad breath.
Antiseptic properties are also attributed to it, which are given by its essential oils and the vitamins it contains. This allows you to thoroughly clean your mouth of food and other odor-producing debris inside your mouth.
Additionally, this spice also has digestive and carminative properties, which make it a good remedy for some stomach problems that can cause symptoms such as flatulence, bad breath, and vomiting.
