Are allergies causing your Bad Breath?
Yup, admit it,, you suffered from bad breath. Everyone has...including seasonal allergy sufferers.
When bacteria enter your gums and teeth they cause plaque, tartar build up and…yes…bad breath.These bacteria live in your mouth and feed off the carbohydrates you eat.
Saliva usually flushes out the mouth and keep the bacteria that causes bad breath in check. but when the mouth is dry, the bacteria stick to the teeth and cause all those offending odors that cause bad breath.
Allergies can lead to dry mouth. Many allergy medications can cause "dry mouth.
Post-nasal drip, which may also result from allergies, can also cause bad breath. As mucus from the sinus cavities moves down the back of the throat, it provides a food source for bacteria. Post-nasal drip can also become infected which increases the amount of bacteria in your mouth.
Rinsing with mouthwash no longer works when it comes to chronic bad breath.
Here are a few ways to reduce bad breath:
1) Look for allergy medication (for antihistamine) that doesn’t cause dry mouth, if not, drinks lots of water regularly.
2) Drink ginger or lemon tea to fight postnasal drip.
3) Drink lots of water!
4) Rinse your sinuses with a neti-pot solution of water and sea-salt.
5) Brush your teeth, gums and tongue daily. Floss daily or at least rinse your mouth after eating.
6) Visit your dentist regularly.
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