Oral health is very important for everyone, but especially for a woman. The fact is that throughout his life, a woman goes through several periods, which are characterized by the different hormonal levels. Puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause - and at each stage there may be problems with oral health. Among them - dry mouth, gingivitis and other problems associated with the hormonal level. A few days before menstruation for some women it is always characterized by bad breath - and to blame the hormones!

If you push it gender-sensitive (this problem is endemic to both women and men to the same degree), the causes of halitosis may be several.

The most common cause of bad breath - is poor oral hygiene Oral hygiene - not only in the dentist's chair . The use of certain products, as well as deficiency of essential components of the diet, for example, use of certain medications, can also provoke a problem.

Oral cavity - is the habitat of a huge number of bacteria that occupy the area between the pharynx and the root of the tongue. These bacteria play a major role in the processing of food, and their presence is necessary for normal functioning of the body. If these beneficial bacteria in contact with the amino acids, then a sulfur-containing compound, which upon prolonged exposure and there is an unpleasant smell. This process occurs in people who observe protein diet in the absence of a sufficient amount of carbohydrate food. Women who abuse the power of protein, must know what the consequences may lead to a diet. To avoid this "protein smell", includes a daily menu lots of vegetables and fruits.

Bad breath sometimes there is no doubt about its origin. If you ate a dish with onion, garlic Garlic health: almost a panacea Some cheeses, fish, drink coffee, then after digestion of their components are carried along with the blood flow to the lungs, from which will be felt unpleasant odor. Upon receipt of such food be sure to brush your teeth, if possible, use breath-freshening gum or completely avoid such food.

Lack of saliva leads to dry mouth. Also, saliva contains substances that help digestion and cleanse the teeth, and in the absence of a sufficient amount of it is broken during the most important processes, which also leads to halitosis. To prevent dry mouth drink enough fluids, using chewing gum.

Smoking is almost always accompanied by halitosis because it provokes and dryness of the mouth, and the growth of bacteria, not to mention the odor. Quit Smoking - the best way to get rid of all the problems that entails this bad habit. If you decide to keep it, then drink plenty of water, use lozenges, hard candy to freshen breath, brush your teeth as often as possible.

Among the causes of halitosis and alcohol, because it stimulates digestive disorders and dry mouth.

But it is more external, obvious and logical reasons for bad breath which, if desired, easily amenable to correction. There are more serious reasons, among them - diseases of internal organs. Dental diseases, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia Pneumonia - Symptoms and Causes Sinusitis - are also factors causing the smell. The cause of halitosis is sometimes a shortage of vitamin C.

If you are taking anti-depressants, birth control pills, antihistamines, going through hormone replacement therapy, all this can also cause halitosis mainly due to dry mouth.

Remedy halitosis will depend on its causes.

Sometimes the question can be solved only by means of refreshing agents, including medical sprays. For the normalization of bacterial background necessary to use a special paste or balms mouth rinse. If the cause of the bad smell is in the diseases of internal organs or dental problems that nature (periodontal disease, gingivitis, tartar), then of course, have to treat them in parallel using auxiliary refreshing agents.

To prevent halitosis follow simple rules that can help keep the mouth in order:

• regularly brush your teeth and use mouthwash;
• every two or three months, change your toothbrush Toothbrushes - make no mistake in choosing ;
• Drink plenty of water;
• if you can not brush your teeth after eating or smoking, use of chewing gum or a refreshing candy sugar;
• twice a year visit the dentist A routine inspection.

Smile! - How often do we hear of the recommendation, which is to immediately get rid of the blues, and improve mood. But despite the fact that this truth is a scientific basis, not everyone likes to smile for the banal reason. I would like to smile was irresistible, and his teeth - beautiful and white. But it is not all nature has bestowed such data to gain some beautiful white teeth have to work hard.

Soda, lemon juice and other means

Some products are known for their potent bleaching properties that can be applied to the teeth and at home very quickly to make them whiter.

Once or twice a week you can brush your teeth with soda. And let the taste of it is not too pleasant, the procedure is effective, the more that it should not be done frequently to avoid damage to the tooth enamel.

Lemon is also used for tooth whitening Teeth whitening - which option is right for you? . Once or twice a week can brushing soaked fresh lemon juice, which is very effective in removing plaque and whitens. Once a week, you can wipe the teeth sage leaves Sage - cvyaschennaya grass   - It is very useful for teeth and gums.

Whitening toothpaste at home

If you want to whiten your teeth daily, especially if you stick to natural methods, you can make your own toothpaste.

The recipe: Mix 20 grams of white (or green) clay, 5 g of fine sea salt and 20 g of soda. Add two drops of essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   mint Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness   or three drops of essential oil of lemon - depending on your preference. Mix everything and put in a sealed container. During use, dip wet toothbrush in this powder and the usual brushing teeth.

The main reasons why people fail to keep their teeth nice and white, are external factors that the teeth are regularly exposed. Coffee, black tea and wine - are the main foods that cause yellowing or brown tint on the teeth.

Smoking - the second most important factor here yellowing caused by nicotine in cigarettes. Nicotine destroys tooth enamel, from the mouth is unpleasant smell, as well as the lips become dry and unhealthy color.

Protein deficiency - is another reason, which is little known, but it is a reality! When a person suffers from a lack of protein in the body, and suffer his teeth, the enamel becomes thinner, the teeth are ugly, jaundice.

Five ways to get beautiful white teeth

The first and main way to save the white teeth - to avoid drinking too much juice. If you like fruits and vegetables, eat them fresh, especially with respect to apples, pears, carrots. When you eat these foods, you will naturally clean the teeth from plaque, because substances that they contain, works as a natural bleach.

Brush your teeth two to three times a day, and a couple of times a week, use a prescription toothpaste with natural bleaching properties that you can prepare yourself, as indicated in the recipe above. Two to three minutes is enough to keep teeth white, giving a touch to destroy them.

Try to use salt for cleaning teeth, but not the food that you are added daily to eat, and a large sea. When you brush your teeth paste, put a little salt on top. Sea salt is a good natural tooth whitener. To avoid damage to the tooth enamel, sea salt is recommended to grind to a fine powder.

Another method is the use of sesame oil. This is a very old method, but extremely effective. Dial 50 ml sesame oil in your mouth, rinse your mouth (but not the throat). Keep oil in your mouth for about 10 minutes, until it is very liquid. Then rinse your mouth and brush your teeth as usual. This is not only a thorough cleaning of the teeth, but also taking care of the gums.

The latest decision to gain the beautiful white teeth - a whitening gel. Previously, they had very little, but now the producers have taken care of our smiles, and pharmacies can find a variety of gels, toothpastes and bleaching kits to suit different budgets. Be careful - buy products only from reputable brands in specialized outlets (pharmacies), because the quality is first and foremost. Use them according to the enclosed instructions and observe the correct frequency of application without impacting the teeth of chemical components, which damage the enamel.