Experts have named products that can make our breath smelly

Not just garlic and onions. A number of other foods can cause bad breath. About it writes Medikforum.

In particular, experts noted that coffee can provoke a fetid odor.

Coffee reduces the production of saliva, which is needed to naturally clean the mouth and flush out any bacteria. In addition, it contains sulfur and acid compounds, which, stuck in the mouth, can spoil its smell for a long time, experts explained.

They also advised drinking water after every cup of coffee to mitigate the effects of coffee.

Dairy products can also cause bad breath. In this case, we are talking about both the milk itself and its derivatives: cheese, ice cream, cocktails.

Bacteria that live on the surface of the tongue readily feed on the amino acids found in dairy products. A nasty smell is a product of the vital activity of these microorganisms, the article says.

Another contributor to bad breath can be alcohol .

It also dries out the mouth. Drying of the oral mucosa promotes the growth of bacteria that are not washed out due to lack of saliva. This is another reason why alcoholic drinks should be washed down with plenty of water, experts warned.

In the category of products that provoke stench - fish.

Fish contain a compound called trimethylamines, which can linger in the mouth and produce an unpleasant odor, experts said.

The doctors also explained what eiders should be taken to rid yourself of bad breath. In particular, you need:

• Regularly brush not only your teeth, but also your tongue.
• Use dental floss.
• Drink enough water.
• Visit the dentist not only if there are problems, but also for prevention.