If a person has bad breath, it becomes a cause of concern for him and a cause of embarrassment for others. Every person going to a business meeting, a romantic date or just visiting friends wants to have fresh, pleasant breath.
Modern advertising convinces the consumer that there are many ways to remove bad breath, quickly and effectively. Today we’ll talk about which ways to freshen your breath really work, and which are just an advertising gimmick.
First, let's list the methods by which a person can freshen their breath:
- mouth freshener in the form of a spray;
- mouth rinse;
- refreshing candies;
- chewing gum with mint flavor;
- mint, greens.
But before we begin a detailed description of each method of freshening breath, we will answer the question: why does bad breath appear?
What causes the disgusting smell of cigarettes from the breath of smokers?
During the day, carcinogenic tars, nicotine and other toxic components that are part of tobacco products settle in the smoker's mouth.
These toxic substances literally eat into the tongue and mucous membranes, stick to the surface of the teeth, causing constant dry mouth. Gradually, in smokers, the acidity of saliva changes, its functional abilities are impaired and, as a result, dysbiosis of the oral cavity develops. In turn, this disease leads to the development of a number of diseases that cause bad breath. We are talking about caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, recurrent stomatitis, purulent inflammation of the mucous membrane. It is clear that in these cases there is no need to talk about fresh breath.
Every day, approximately 14 thousand people die from the consequences of smoking in the world.
Fortunately for people who are addicted to nicotine, humanity has come up with many ways to combat bad breath. True, all of them provide only a cosmetic effect: they hide or reduce the smell of tobacco, but do not help restore the composition of saliva and forget about dry mouth. However, even temporary measures will be useful until you are determined to finally break the bad habit.
Seeds
Sunflower grains are saturated with fatty acids that have a persistent odor. They are excellent at eliminating tobacco spirit after only consuming a small amount. When the seeds pop, rinse your mouth with water. The procedure will wash away grain particles stuck between the teeth. It is worth noting that a similar effect is inherent in nuts. Pay special attention to nutmeg, it is especially effective.
Teeth cleaning
Thorough brushing of teeth after each smoke break protects against the smell of tobacco from the oral cavity. Brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes using an appropriately sized toothbrush. Clean the spaces between teeth using dental floss - this will increase the effectiveness of the procedure.
Tobacco smoke contains more than 4 thousand toxic compounds, 70 of them provoke the development of cancer tumors even with passive smoking.
Don't forget about cleaning your tongue. Stick your tongue out as far as possible and run along the back of it with a toothbrush, a teaspoon, or a special scraper purchased at the pharmacy. Remove plaque in the direction from root to tip, treating first one half of the tongue, and then the other. After treating your tongue, use the same method to clean the inside of your cheeks.
Oral hygiene
Brush your teeth after eating or smoking. The composition of toothpastes and powders briefly obscures the cigarette smell. But after a few hours have passed, he will appear again. A significant part of the harmful components of cigarettes accumulates in the crevices of teeth and on the tongue. A smoker can use dental floss to clean the spaces between teeth and a plastic spatula to sanitize the tongue.
Gum
Chewing sugar-free gum is a proven remedy in the fight against bad breath. Chewing special pads, plates and balls increases the production of saliva, which washes away toxic substances remaining in the mouth after smoking. In addition, saliva removes pathogenic bacteria, another cause of bad breath.
Use chewing gum immediately after a smoke break. Don't limit yourself to one piece - to achieve a noticeable effect, you can use a couple of chewing gums at one time. Keep in mind that mint chewing gum, contrary to advertising, is not a good helper in the fight against tobacco odor. Fruit ones work much better.
Remember that frequent use of chewing gum negatively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, during the day, replace chewing gum with other methods of freshening your breath - for example, suck on sugar-free antiseptic lozenges.
The effect of smoking on the salivary glands
In tobacco smokers, the rate of salivation is higher than in non-smokers, and the pH value is shifted towards alkalosis. With increasing smoking experience, the rate of salivation and pH levels increase. Immediately after smoking, there is a natural increase in the rate of salivation and pH values, and after 15-30 minutes. these indicators gradually decrease almost to the initial level. But at the same time, smokers showed signs of damage to the minor salivary glands, which were interpreted as characteristic of progressive chronic atrophic sialadenitis: a decrease in the number of actively functioning glands, a decrease in the rate of secretion, progressive atrophy of their acinar sections, intralobular, interlobular and periductal sclerosis, lipomatosis, ductal ectasia with the formation of microcysts, focal lymphoplasmacytic infiltration.
Anti-policeman
Antipolice lollipops are a biologically active mouth freshener, created specifically to eliminate foreign odor from the mouth. The product contains eucalyptus oil, licorice root and gum arabic. These plant components destroy odorant molecules (carriers of odor), and at the same time cleanse the airways and soften the throat.
How to get rid of the smell of cigarettes from your breath using Anti-Police? After smoking, depending on the form of the drug, slowly dissolve two lozenges or irrigate the oral cavity with a spray from an aerosol can. The effect is felt 5 minutes after administration and lasts for an hour. If during this period of time you take up a cigarette again, repeat the intake after returning from the smoking room.
Quick ways to kill and remove odor
In order to quickly get rid of the unpleasant odor, you can use a freshener - aerosol, lollipops, chewing gum, mint lozenges.
If you don’t have this on hand, you can drink strong tea and rinse your mouth with fresh water .
Firm fresh apples, carrots, celery, and parsley will also help get rid of the symptom .
One coffee bean will help mask such a smell.
For your information! You can wipe your gums with walnut pulp. In addition to the pleasant aroma, a person receives useful vitamins.
Strong tea
Strongly brewed black and green tea moisturizes the oral cavity well, solving the problem of dry mouth. In addition, by swallowing the liquid, you also wash away carcinogenic tobacco particles.
Mineral water has the same effect, but in no case sweet carbonated drinks - the latter only accelerate the growth of bacteria.
Lip cancer
The main risk factors for lip cancer are exposure to sunlight and tobacco. Most studies have shown that smoking is indeed a risk factor. Some authors believe that only combined exposure to sun exposure and smoking carries a significant risk of lip cancer (relative risk 15.4). Other authors believe that sun exposure and smoking are independent risk factors for the appearance of dysplastic and malignant lesions on the lips.
It is clear that other factors are involved in the process of carcinogenesis, since a large number of people smoke, but lip cancer occurs relatively infrequently. However, the clear majority (approximately 80%) of lip cancer patients are regular smokers.
Cloves or bay leaves
Dried clove buds are a popular spice whose rich, spicy aroma easily combats the smell of tobacco. The buds contain eugenol - it is this essential oil that makes cloves smell fragrant. Eugenol accelerates the healing of microcracks in the mucosa, relieves inflammation during caries and gingivitis, thereby affecting many of the causes that lead to bad breath in smokers.
Another natural mouth freshener is the familiar bay leaf. Like dried cloves, it not only fights tobacco odor, but also helps with inflammatory processes. To achieve a good deodorizing and antiseptic effect, after chewing the spices, refrain from eating and drinking for a while.
How to eliminate tobacco smell in a car
If you smoke regularly, a tobacco stench will appear in the car interior over time, which will not disappear. Wet cleaning and a vacuum cleaner do not solve the problem, and artificial fragrances, colloquially “stinkers,” temporarily mask the stench. But there are several methods that will help you cope with the task.
Tip: you need to regularly clean out the ashtray in your car so that the unpleasant aroma from cigarette butts does not spread throughout the cabin.
Acetic acid
Pour a little substance into a bowl and put it in the car overnight. The vinegar adsorbs, and in the morning the smell will no longer be there. If it still remains, you need to repeat the procedure during the next downtime period.
Apple
A large fruit of the green variety is left in the cabin, after cutting out the core. After a few days, the apple will dry out completely. If necessary, it is replaced. All smells will disappear, even gasoline.
Activated carbon
Small containers of this product should be left in the car overnight. Such familiar tablets help even with the old and stale smell of cigarettes.
Freshly ground coffee
Coarsely ground Arabica beans eliminate the smell of cigarette smoke in closed spaces. In the car, the product can be placed in bowls or small canvas bags. After a few days, nothing will remind you of the stench.
Ammonia
A container of ammonia that sits overnight in the car will get rid of all unpleasant odors and mold growth.
Vanilla
Separate the pods and place the contents of each half into homemade cotton balls. They need to be hidden throughout the cabin. Over the course of a week, the stench transforms into an unobtrusive aroma of spice.
Ginger
Ginger root is another proven fighter against bad breath. Cut the ginger into thin slices, put it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and always keep it with you, chewing one slice after each smoke break. However, remember that ginger, like other spicy plants, can only be consumed in the absence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Erythroplasia
Erythroplasia is a sharply defined, bright red lesion with an inconspicuous thickening at the base. The lesions have a smooth surface and slightly rise above the mucosa. With erythroplasia, histologically diagnosed: atrophy and thinning of the integumentary epithelium, acanthosis, sclerosis of the submucosal layer, plethora, multiple petechial hemorrhages and minimally expressed inflammatory infiltration. The combination of erythroplasia and leukoplakia leads to degeneration into cancer 4 times more often.
Sprays
Breath freshening sprays eliminate the odor for a while. Choose products without alcohol components, which irritate the gums. On the contrary, the presence of thymol in the composition is strongly encouraged - this substance has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. To spray the spray in your mouth, press the dispenser twice. Instead of spray, you can use mouth rinses.
In conclusion, let us remind you once again that any of the listed remedies is not a panacea if you want to avoid the negative consequences associated with smoking. Bad breath from a smoker is just the tip of the health problems. Therefore, try to quit smoking or at least minimize your daily “dose” of cigarettes.
Cough lozenges
They are used to prevent infections of the respiratory tract and throat, and eliminate unpleasant odors. The sweets contain potent ingredients that add aroma and fresh breath. It is recommended to use mixed with chewing gum. Give preference to plates that do not contain sugar. This eliminates the destructive effect of glucose on tooth enamel and prevents the formation of caries. Biologically active agents include the popular Antipolitsay lollipops. They contain licorice and eucalyptus oil, which destroy carriers of unpleasant odors.
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