Is your confidence decreasing due to bad breath? Dentist told the real reason and 3 easy home remedies to remove it

News India Live, Digital Desk: Due to today’s busy life and bad eating habits, bad breath has become a serious social and health problem. Many times, due to this, a person’s self-confidence falls to such an extent that he starts shying away from talking openly to people. Often people associate it only with cleaning teeth, but the dental surgeon of ‘Braces & Faces Multi-Specialty Dental Centre’ Dr. Santovana Payasi According to , the reasons behind this may be much deeper.

Not brushing is not the only reason, ‘lack of water’ is the big villain

Dr. Santwana Payasi says that many patients who come to her are more troubled by bad breath than toothache. According to him, the biggest and common reason for this is lack of water in the body.

What is Xerostomia? In medical language, the condition of dry mouth is called xerostomia. When we do not drink enough water, less saliva starts producing in the mouth.

Importance of saliva: Saliva acts as a ‘natural mouthwash’ for our mouth. When it is deficient, the natural cycle of oral hygiene is disrupted and bacteria begin to grow rapidly. These bacteria rot the food stuck between the teeth, which causes a strong smell.

Bacteria can cause gum disease

If this problem is not taken care of in time, then these bacteria are not limited to just bad smell. These can gradually cause serious gum diseases, cavities and tooth decay.

Dr. Santhana’s suggestions: How to get rid of bad breath

To remove bad breath, the doctor has suggested some simple and effective methods which you can try at home:

Drink 3-4 liters of water throughout the day: By drinking enough water, the mouth does not dry out and the production of saliva remains normal, due to which bacteria do not grow.

Gargle with salt water: Adding some salt to lukewarm water and gargling with it is a panacea. This not only eliminates germs but also provides relief from swollen gums.

Professional Cleaning (Scaling): Despite brushing several times, dirt remains accumulated in the corners of the teeth. The doctor advises that you should visit the dentist once every 6 months and get a professional cleaning done.