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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIn addition to the reasons mentioned above, an unpleasant \u2014 and sometimes unbearable \u2014 odor from the mouth can be a result of ENT diseases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Laryngitis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sinusitis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maxillary sinusitis (especially during flare-ups);<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pharyngitis;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bad breath may also occur due to dry mouth. Saliva not only helps food move smoothly into the stomach but also cleanses the gums, palate, and tongue of bacteria that cause putrefactive processes and unpleasant odors. A lack of saliva can result from inflammatory processes in the body or as a side effect of certain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A sharp, unpleasant breath odor often appears after consuming alcohol, as well as onions, garlic, smoked fish, and other foods with strong aromas. In such cases, brushing your teeth or sucking on a mint candy can help freshen breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural remedies for bad breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many natural ways to get rid of bad breath quickly and for a long time. Chewing propolis or eating sour apples or citrus fruits can neutralize putrid, garlic, or onion odors in the mouth for 1.5\u20132 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chewing crushed bay leaves provides a longer-lasting effect, helping to eliminate bad breath for up to 2.5\u20133 hours. Similar results can be achieved by rinsing the mouth with a water infusion of clove flowers and rosemary sprigs. However, due to their strong spicy aroma, these methods are not suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A universal and highly effective natural method to eliminate unpleasant breath is holding vegetable oil in the mouth while alternately pulling in and puffing out the cheeks. Any edible oil is suitable for this purpose, including camelina oil, sunflower oil, <\/a>corn oil, sesame oil, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another natural remedy for neutralizing bad breath is chewing grains or seeds. Sesame, flax, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds chewed for 10\u201315 minutes help eliminate odors left after eating smoked, spicy, or aromatic foods, as well as odors caused by gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n