Contents:
- Medical Video: What causes bad breath (and how to get rid of it)
- Why does coffee cause bad breath?
- How to get rid of bad breath from drinking coffee
Medical Video: What causes bad breath (and how to get rid of it)
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks for many people. Coffee keeps people awake and provides the energy boost needed for the day. However, have you ever noticed that your bad breath becomes unpleasant after drinking coffee? How do you get rid of bad breath from drinking coffee?
Why does coffee cause bad breath?
Whatever is put into the mouth will make the mouth smell. The stronger the smell of food you consume, the stronger your bad breath will be. Coffee, which contains high sulfur compounds, is one of the culprits causing bad breath.
In addition, caffeine from coffee will dry out in the mouth. When the mouth does not produce enough saliva, the mouth becomes smelly because saliva can kill bacteria in the mouth. Without saliva, bacteria grow and cause bad breath. Food particles left in the mouth, which are normally cleaned by saliva, also break down and cause odor.
The last reason why drinking coffee can cause bad breath is that coffee has a very strong aroma that smells worse than it tastes. It is also possible that other compounds such as milk in the coffee you drink contribute to the problem of bad breath.
How to get rid of bad breath from drinking coffee
Brushing teeth is the fastest way to get rid of bad breath because of coffee, and there is always gum containing xylitol to chew. Besides brushing your teeth, clean your tongue by brushing your tongue. You can also use mouthwash or mouthwash.
If you feel that coffee and toothpaste are not the right combination, but want to avoid bad breath because of coffee, all you have to do is try to balance and variation. Try to switch to green tea.
Green tea extract removes sulfur which smells the result of tooth decay, according to a review on Journal of Oral Biology. Experts say that green tea helps stimulate the production of saliva which helps cleanse teeth after eating (or drink sugary coffee). Drinking a glass of water can also cleanse your mouth from coffee.
Another quick and easy idea to make the mouth produce more saliva is by eating apples, which contain saliva-producing enzymes; or fight odor-causing bacteria: drink ginger tea or eat yogurt, which contains anti-bacterial properties.
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