HALITOSIS (Mouth Odor )

Halitosis is an unpleasant smell of breath and mouth.

Causes

This may be caused  by a lack of oral hygiene, an incorrect diet, infections in the throat, nose, gums or because of excessive smoking or drinking . in some cases diabetes causes this problem, as well as the presence of some poison in the body like lead, arsenic or methane.
Bacteria break down pieces of food in the mouth, and may release an unpleasant-smelling gas. Any food trapped on your teeth – particularly between them – is broken down by bacteria, which may cause bad breath.

Persistent bad breath can sometimes be a sign of gum disease. Eating strongly flavoured foods, such as onions and garlic, can also cause your breath to smell, as can smoking and drinking alcohol.
Occasionally, bad breath can occur after an infection or illness, or as a result of taking certain types of medication.

 Most of the time bad breath is due to bad digestion which causes putrefied material to remain in the stomach; this in turn produces gas which is expelled through the breath.

Suggested treatment
Improving your oral hygiene is usually enough to cure bad breath and stop it happening again.
To improve your oral health, make sure you:

• floss between your teeth daily
• brush your teeth and gums regularly
• clean your tongue regularly

In addition to daily oral hygiene the following is recommended. Fast for 1 to 3 days on orange juice with aloe vera juice, at the same time taking a soft laxative – the intake of yogurt improves the intestinal flora. If you feel that your mouth odor is strong consult your dentist.thyme and chlorophyll are excellent for digestion and good breath.

Supplements

Aloe vera toothpaste