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Fighting bad breath in 4 simple steps

Bad breath is a sensitive topic that people don't like to talk about. Who likes to tell a fellow human being that he smells unpleasant from the mouth? It is expected that 3 out of 10 people suffer from bad breath.  What helps against bad breath? This article will explain what the most common causes of bad breath are and show you how to get rid of annoying bad breath in four simple steps and prevent it permanently.

Bad breath: causes and triggers

Eaten garlic or drunk too much alcohol the night before? Temporary bad breath, which is due to the consumption of food or stimulants, comes out of the stomach and disappears on its own after some time and does not require further treatment.

Persistent bad breath, on the other hand, is most often due to problems in the oral cavity. A common trigger for bad breath is anaerobic bacteria in the interdental spaces and in the tongue coating. Food residues are decomposed by the bacteria and released into sulfur compounds – hence the unpleasant smell. Here are the most common causes:

Lack of oral hygiene
Dental diseases such as tooth decay or root inflammation
Periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium)
Fungal infections and abscesses in the mouth
Tumors

Furthermore, various non-oral causes can also be triggers for bad breath:

Taking medication
Stress
Hormonal fluctuations, for example during menopause
Ear, nose and throat diseases (angina, sinusitis)²
Food allergies

If you suffer from bad breath and are unsure what the trigger is, ask your dentist for advice.

Bad breath: what to do?

Now that you know the different triggers for bad breath, which can be the different triggers for bad breath, you certainly want to know how to combat bad breath. Depending on what the cause of bad breath is, special treatment may be required, which is why you should definitely clarify this with your doctor. In general, however, good oral hygiene forms the basis against bad breath:

Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day: For an effective deep cleaning of your teeth, we recommend a sonic toothbrush, which cleans much more thoroughly than a conventional manual toothbrush.
Clean your tongue: Since the majority of bacteria in the mouth are in the tongue coating, clean your tongue daily. For example, you can use a tongue scraper for your tongue and extra fresh breath.
Clean interdental spaces: For effective interdental cleaning, a Sonic toothbrush is recommended which drives microbubbles inside interdental spaces and provide gentle and effective cleaning.
Apply mouthwashes: Special mouthwashes against bad breath can help relieve the unpleasant odor.