00:00brushing isn't enough the hidden secrets that cause your bad breath it's a frustrating and
00:05very common problem you brush twice a day even diligently yet persistent bad breath or halitosis
00:12remains dentists confirm that brushing is the foundation of hygiene but for many people it
00:19simply doesn't solve the problem this is because the true causes are hidden in places that your
00:25toothbrush cannot reach you find yourself in this situation the hidden source of bacteria you're
00:31ignoring is not on the smooth surfaces of your teeth but on the textures of your mouth the main
00:38culprit the tongue and interdental spaces the main source of odor even after proper brushing is found
00:46in the crevices that the brush cannot clean the first critical spot is the back of the tongue and
00:52throat this is where sulfur producing bacteria thrive these bacteria quickly break down food
00:59proteins and release smelly molecules called volatile sulfur compounds or vscs these gases are responsible
01:08for the classic rotten egg smell if you are not cleaning your tongue the bacteria remain and emit
01:13these odors no matter how minty your toothpaste may be the solution is simple and vital cleaning your
01:20tongue is super important either by using a tongue scraper or the brush itself the second blind spot is
01:28the spaces between your teeth many patients seeking help for halitosis neglect other crucial aspects of
01:35hygiene that's why flossing once a day is indispensable flossing reaches the areas that brushing misses
01:41cleaning the interdental spaces where bacteria also hide the secondary factor dry mouth another important
01:49factor that causes bad breath even after brushing is a lack of saliva a condition known as dry mouth
01:57saliva is the mouse natural cleanser constantly washing away food particles and bacteria without enough
02:04saliva your mouth loses its ability to self-clean leading to an accumulation of odor causing bacteria
02:11dry mouth can be caused by various factors including the use of certain medications
02:16such as antihistamines or mouth breathing while you sleep even some morning routines make it worse
02:23regular coffee drinking reduces saliva production for up to two hours after ingestion contributing
02:29directly to bad breath in summary brushing is fundamental but to truly combat persistent bad breath
02:39experts advise consistently focusing on cleaning your tongue and flossing daily
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