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 RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
My husband has bad breath clear and simple! What can WE do
about this before it becomes the next feature on our neighborhood “Gossip
Girl”?Yuck! There is nothing that can drive
those subtle intimate moments away faster than puckering up with someone who
has a bad case of “do do” mouth!
Medically called “halitosis”, bad breath can result from poor oral hygiene,
unhealthy lifestyle habits (like smoking or drinking), or worst! It may be a
sign of other health problems. Let’s look at the obvious culprit first: his
oral regime.
If you don’t brush and floss your teeth (or dentures) daily, food particles
can remain in your mouth. This promotes bacteria growth between teeth,
around the gums, and on the tongue. This is ultimately where bad breath
begins and lingers if not addressed. So aside from monitoring hubby’s
brushing techniques, let’s review what he is eating next.
Generally, all the food you eat initially break down in your mouth. Then it
is digested and absorbed into your bloodstream. From here it makes its way
to the lungs and this is given off in your breath. Foods that have very
strong odours such as garlic and onions are the most prominent and all the
brushing, flossing and gargling will not help much until the foods have
passed through your body. So if you are the primary “Chef” within your
twosome, consider serving high fibre foods for a week to speed up the
elimination process, and lay off the Italian fare for a while!
The next issue to pay attention to is his poor habits. If he smokes, tape a
pack of gum to his cigarette pack. If he drinks, do the same to his beer
bottle. And so on :)
Now on to the not so obvious. Persistent bad breath may be warning signs of
gum disease, which is quite common. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of
plaque on teeth, which in turn causes toxins to form in the mouth and the
gums to become irritated. This can become very serious to the health of your
teeth and jawbone if not taken care of.
Another medical condition that can cause bad breath is dry mouth. This is
known as “xerostomia”. Saliva is necessary to moisten and cleanse the mouth.
Saliva neutralizes the acids produced by plaque and washes away dead cells
that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks. If not taken care of, these
cells decompose and cause breath odours.
Note that there are many other diseases and illnesses that can be a factor,
from sinus infections to liver problems. If his bad breath persists, send
him to seek a professional opinion.
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experts@risingwomen.com
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