Contents:
- Medical Video: 15 Easy Ways to Finally Get Rid of Bad Breath
- Why is hot weather the cause of bad breath?
- The cause of bad breath during hot weather can also be due to food
- So, how do you deal with bad breath when it's hot?
Medical Video: 15 Easy Ways to Finally Get Rid of Bad Breath
Are you not eating petai or onion food, but the mouth still emits an unpleasant aroma? Try going out of the house and looking up at the sky, maybe the weather is hot. Recent research shows that hot weather can be one of the causes of your bad breath, you know! How come? Isn't the hot weather actually supposed to make body odor because we keep on sweating?
Why is hot weather the cause of bad breath?
In addition to causing body odor, in fact hot weather can also be a cause of bad breath. This was stated by Dr. Harold Katz, an expert doctor in the field of halitosis or bad breath, told Metro. However, this does not mean that hot weather will immediately make you bad breath.
Bad breath has something to do with dehydration which is common in hot weather. The mouth is an environment that is very suitable for bacterial growth. These bacteria will actually not be a problem if the amount is balanced and live in harmony.
But if you are dehydrated, the mouth will automatically dry out. This causes the environment in the mouth to turn sour and make the bacteria grow more fertile.
Not only that, dehydration also makes dead cells and food waste accumulate in the mouth, both on the tongue, gums, and inner cheeks. Even if you are not dehydrated, the mouth will remain moist by saliva which functions to rinse the dead cells out of the mouth. That is why dehydration can be a cause of bad breath.
The cause of bad breath during hot weather can also be due to food
What do you eat and drink most during hot weather? Most of you might mention ice cream, cold water, or soft drinks.
Cold food and drinks, especially those that taste fresh sweet, are very suitable to enjoy when the weather is hot. Especially if you are traveling a long distance and start feeling thirsty. But be careful, food and drinks can be the cause of bad breath, you know!
The bacteria in your mouth are very fond of sugar. When you eat sweet foods, this means you provide food for bacteria to continue to multiply. This bacterial buildup in the mouth causes bad breath.
Apart from sweet foods or drinks, the cause of bad breath can also come from the type of dressing you use on food. For example, you eat a salad with mayonnaise sauce, fried chicken with tomato sauce, or eat steak with saucebarbecue(BBQ). Yes, even though it doesn't taste sweet, all types of sauce contain high sugar which can be a food for bacteria that cause bad breath.
So, how do you deal with bad breath when it's hot?
After understanding this, you might be hesitant to eat ice cream or eat steak with BBQ sauce for fear of bad breath. Actually, you can still continue to eat the foods you like, really.
However, make sure you fulfill these conditions first in order to avoid bad breath, namely:
- Expand water. This aims to prevent dehydration which can be a cause of bad breath during hot weather.
- Pay attention to the type of food or drink. You may just eat sweet foods or drinks, but limit the amount. This is done to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath.
- Routine brushing teeth. This can help eradicate the plaques and bacteria that nest in your mouth. Avoid toothpastes containing detergents named SLS or sodium lauryl sulfate. This SLS can produce a lot of foam, but it tends not to be beneficial for your dental health.
