Eat These Foods to Fight Bad Breath - Dr Beena George

1. Dr. Beena George Dentistry Eat These Foods to Fight Bad Breath – By Dr Beena George

2. Introduction Your breath is a key indicator of not just your dental health but your overall health as well. Bad breath, or Halitosis, plagues roughly half of the world’s population. Did you know that there is a simple way you can find out if you have bad breath? Lick your wrist and let it dry for some seconds. The smell will tell you whether you have Halitosis or not. Check this blog out to know about foods that help fight Halitosis.

3. Causes of Halitosis Your mouth can have leftover bacteria from whatever food you ate. If you do not properly remove them, it can lead to an unpleasant smell in the mouth. Some food items such as garlic and onions contain smelly oils, which reach your lungs through the blood. When you consume these and talk, you are breath brings these smells out. Besides this, there are various other reasons behind bad breath. It can signify many underlying health conditions such as sleep apnea, acid reflux, and diabetes. Halitosis has deeper connections with your physical health than we can imagine. However, there are natural remedies to this problem. In the same way that food can cause bad breath, it can help cure it as well! For good dental health and hygiene, ensure these 10 items are part of your regular eating plans.

4. Raw Fruits and Veggies Raw fruits and vegetables are like superheroes in the food world. They contain fiber which keeps the mouth clean and fresh – much like your toothbrush. Items such as apples, celery, kale, and carrots are fibrous and your mouth produces saliva when you eat them.  It also means that the foods pass quickly through the intestines. This quick digestion prevents bad breath from developing.

5. Yogurt Yogurt contains a high percentage of vitamin D that reduces the growth of bacteria in your mouth and body. Further, it is rich in good bacteria, which makes yogurt a great soldier in your battle against bad breath! The international Association of Dental Research conducted a study and concluded that people who ate three ounces of sugar-free yogurt twice daily for six weeks reported lower amounts of bacteria-generating compounds.

6. Cherries Methyl Mercaptan is found naturally in foods like onions and some cheeses (that contain this foul-smelling gas) and causes bad breath. Cherries are a great way to remove this smell from your mouth.

7. WHY CHOOSE US? Dr. Beena has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and comes from a family of dentists of over 3 generations. After moving to Canada, she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2007. Prior to this she completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1995 from Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India. Dr. Beena has practiced dentistry in India, Kuwait, and also trained dental students in United Arab Emirates. Dr. Shobha Suresh has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and in Mississauga since 2004. She graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario with her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S). She grew up in Bangalore, India, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) from the Government Dental College.

8. CONTACT US Website: https://drbeenageorge.com/ Email: drbeenageorge@bellnet.ca Contact: (905) 542-9999