How to eliminate bad breath in postpartum women?

Many people do not have good oral hygiene habits. For example, they do not clean their mouths after eating. If this continues for a long time, it is easy to have some oral problems, such as swollen and painful gums and bleeding gums, etc. It is also easy to cause bad breath. Some gastrointestinal diseases can also cause bad breath. Therefore, there are many reasons for bad breath. Patients should seek treatment according to the specific reasons. The following methods can be used.

How to eliminate bad breath in postpartum women?

1. Clean your teeth: Cleaning your teeth is a necessary step to eliminate bad breath. It is recommended that pregnant women with bad breath thoroughly clean their mouths with warm water and a soft-bristled brush every morning, evening and after meals. It is best to use dental floss every day to thoroughly remove the plaque hidden between the teeth. After brushing your teeth or eating, always rinse your mouth with mouthwash to prevent tooth decay and control bad breath.

2. Clean the tongue coating: In addition to taste buds, the surface of the tongue also contains food residues after eating and the tongue coating formed after the mucous membrane falls off. In this case, it will also provide an environment for bacteria to multiply and cause bad breath. After brushing your teeth, you might as well use the handle of the toothbrush to gently brush the tongue coating on the surface of your tongue. You will feel that the oral pressure and odor have improved a lot.

3. Drink more boiled water: Drinking more water can sometimes play a secondary cleaning role, which can prevent food residues from staying in the mouth for a long time, while keeping the mouth moist. It is effective for bad breath caused by dry mouth.

Reasons for bad breath during confinement:

1. Not paying attention to oral hygiene: During the confinement period, new mothers eat small meals frequently and do not pay attention to oral hygiene after eating. Over time, food residues will remain in the mouth, breeding a large number of bacteria and causing bad breath.

2. Caused by getting angry: During the confinement period, excessive nourishment of the mother may cause getting angry. At this time, the mother's mouth will be dry and the secretion of saliva will decrease, which will cause excessive growth of bacteria in the mouth and cause bad breath, resulting in bad breath.

3. Caused by constipation: New mothers who are in confinement are mostly bedridden and have little activity, which can easily slow down intestinal motility and cause constipation. Toxins in the body cannot be discharged in time, which can also cause bad breath.

There are many reasons for bad breath, far more than those mentioned above. During the confinement period, new mothers should pay attention to personal hygiene and should not believe in traditional confinement customs. During the confinement period, new mothers should avoid long-term bed rest and walk around the house appropriately. This will not only promote intestinal peristalsis, effectively prevent constipation, and reduce the incidence of bad breath.