Breath is an intrinsic part of personal hygiene, and it is indicative of a lot of health issues. But did you know that you may be eating certain foods that can cause unpleasant breath?
Dr Sayona Swati Das, BDS, Certificate in Implantology (ICOI, New York), Dentist, Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist, Implantologist at Emerald Dental, says the medical term for bad breath is ‘halitosis’.
Dr Sayona Swati Das Said :
Food that Cause Bad Breath
- The first two food items are onion and garlic. They have a high amount of sulphur, which leads to an undesirable effect immediately after consumption. Sulphur gets absorbe into our body’s bloodstream and is release when we exhale, which leads to bad breath.
- The second food item is cheese. It contains amino acids that interact with naturally-occurring bacteria in the mouth to produce sulphur compounds. In a final reaction, hydrogen sulphide can be produce, which is known to have an extremely unpleasant smell. Cheese contains amino acids that interact with naturally-occurring bacteria in the mouth to produce sulphur compounds.
- The third food is coffee and alcohol. Both tend to dehydrate one’s mouth, allowing foul-smelling bacteria to grow. Since alcohol stays in the body’s bloodstream for extended amounts of time, its effects last for a longer time.
- Next is high levels of sugar. It leads to an increase in the level of candida yeast in the mouth. An increase in sugar consumption can be identified by a white tongue, which is a sign that one may need to look into one’s diet and dental habits.
Food that Keep Away Bad Breath
- The first food is green tea. It provides antioxidants, has natural compounds that fight bad breath, and also keeps hydration levels high, making it the best bet against bad breath.
- The consumption of mint leaves and parsley also helps one achieve fresh breath. Both these herbs contain natural chemicals that work as bad-breath remedies. These ingredients can easily be adapt into salad dressings, parathas, garnishes, and main dishes. Mint leaves and parsley help one achieve fresh breath.
- The next natural food that one should know about is the spice clove. Cloves are antibacterial. One can chew whole pieces of cloves or make them into a tea to consume easily after meals to get instant fresh breath.
- Fermented foods like yoghurt and kimchi help rebalance the good bacteria in one’s mouth. And they may not produce an immediate result, they tend to work over a longer period and have proven to be extremely effective in fighting bad breath.
Dr Sayona Concludes :