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HOW FRESH IS YOUR BREATH?

Dr Fareed Amod, Crown Dental Studio and yeast infections of the mouth. flossing – even mouthwash – only
covers up the odour. The odour
A dry mouth can cause bad will not disappear until the food
orace Jackson Brown breath. Saliva is necessary to has passed through your body’s
Jr. an American author moisten the mouth, neutralise digestive system. Other foods
Hbest known for his acids produced by plaque, that can cause bad breath include
inspirational book, Life’s Little and wash away dead cells that cheese, certain spices, orange
Instruction Book, which was a accumulate on the tongue, gums, juice or soda, alcohol, and coffee.
New York Times bestseller, says, and cheeks. If not removed,
‘If someone offers you a breath these cells decompose and can Poor Habits Cause Bad Breath
mint, accept it." This may be a cause bad breath. Dry mouth
polite way of saying that your may also be a side effect of In order to promote fresh breath,
breath needs some attention. various medications, salivary you need to brush and floss teeth
gland problems, or continuous daily with a fluoride toothpaste.
Bad breath, medically known breathing through the mouth. Food particles can remain in your
as halitosis, happens when a mouth, promoting bacterial and
noticeable unpleasant breath Other diseases and illnesses that plaque growth on and between
odour is present. Bad breath can can cause bad breath, include: teeth, around the gums, and gums as well as reduce your the foods you eat for your dentist
result from poor dental habits or ■ Seasonal allergies on the tongue, which causes an ability to taste foods. to review. Similarly, make a list of
could be a sign of other health ■ Respiratory tract infections odour. If you can’t brush after a From a dietary view, drink the medications you take as these
problems. In addition, bad breath such as pneumonia or meal, give your mouth a good lots of water which will keep may create mouth odours.
can be made worse by some of the bronchitis rinse with water to loosen up the your mouth moist. Chewing
foods that you eat and/or other ■ Long-term (chronic) sinus trapped food bits. It’s important However, book an appointment
unhealthy practices. You can take infections to use floss or an interdental sugarless gum or sucking on as soon as possible if:
sugarless candy also stimulates
measures to prevent and treat ■ Postnasal drip cleaner to remove food particles the production of saliva that helps ■ Your bad breath has been
halitosis at home as well as with ■ Diabetes and plaque between teeth once a wash away food particles and persistent and has lasted more
the help of your dentist or doctor. ■ Chronic acid reflux day. Rinsing with an antibacterial bacteria. Eating more fruits and than a few days
■ Gastrointestinal issues mouthwash twice a day may vegetables and less meat will help ■ The odour is quite noticeable or
Health Problems further assist to remove any concerning
■ Chronic lung infection keep your teeth cleaner. Adding a
The primary way to recognise ■ Liver or kidney problems bacteria present. probiotic or a daily cup of yogurt ■ You have pain in your mouth,
a bad breath problem is in the Bacteria and food particles to your health routine will also bleeding, or sore gums 
smell. You may notice the bad Stress, excessive dieting, snoring can also cause bad breath promote gut health, which can
odour yourself, or someone you and hormonal changes can also if dentures are not properly affect your breath. Crown Dental Studio is one of the few
know may tell you. However, you affect your breath. cleaned. Dentures should be truly 24-hour dental practises in Durban
as this is not limited to emergency
may not realise that continual bad removed at night and cleaned Professional Care dentistry treatment.
breath or a bad taste in the mouth Food and Breath thoroughly before being Visit your dentist regularly,
may be a warning sign of cavities, The food you eat starts to be placed in your mouth the next T: +27 (0)81 207 8621
gum (periodontal) disease or broken down in your mouth. As morning. In addition, braces at least twice a year, for an oral E: info@dramod.co.za
W: www.dramod.co.za
exam and professional teeth
dental abscesses. Other symptoms the food particles are absorbed and retainers should be cleaned cleaning. They will be able to find
that may be associated with bad into your bloodstream, they as directed. Furthermore, problems that may cause bad
breath are sore gums, bleeding move to the lungs, affecting the smoking or chewing tobacco-
or swollen gums and toothache. air you exhale. If you eat foods based products can cause bad breath and advise on treatment
options for fresher breath. You
Bad breath may also be caused with strong odours such as breath, stain teeth, irritate your make consider keeping a log of
by badly fitting dental appliances garlic or onions, brushing and

THREE REASONS TO GRAB A BOWL

OF GRANOLA

any people mistakenly to make it snazzy; used in a CRUNCH offers three enticing
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Mgranola with the hippies to your muffin or pancake batter ■ BOOST made with real honey
of the ‘60s and ‘70s. In more for added texture and crunch. that combines energy, fibre
recent times, the word ‘granola’ Why not sprinkle a handful over and selected minerals; iron and
has become slang terminology for your salad for a chef’s touch? Or magnesium
people who live a health-focused use it on top of your veggie bake ■ VITALITY made with real
lifestyle and are environmentally instead of breadcrumbs. You can berries and fruit pieces that
conscious. However, the first even add some granola to your combines the benefits of fibre
granola was developed in 1863 by biscuit batter to spice things up. and probiotics
Dr Caleb Jackson, the director of 2. Convenient: Granola can be
what we would nowadays refer enjoyed on the run as a delicious, ■ RENEW made with real cocoa
to as a health spa. Jackson was dry snack – just grab a handful that combines fibre and selected
an outspoken vegetarian, which to munch on as you run out the minerals; copper, selenium and
was very rare in those days, and door. You can also make your zinc
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