What should I do about bad breath after eating garlic?
Disease description:
Recently, after eating garlic every time, there is always an unpleasant odor from my mouth, which makes me very embarrassed. What should I do about the bad breath after eating garlic?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Oral odor and bad breath after consuming garlic are mainly caused by allicin and other components found in garlic. To quickly eliminate this odor, the following methods can be used:
1. Brushing teeth and rinsing mouth: After eating garlic, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth promptly to remove garlic residue and alleviate bad breath.
2. Dietary masking: Drinking lemon water, mint water, or milk can help mask the odor of garlic and reduce bad breath.
3. Chewing gum or peanuts: Chewing gum helps remove bad odors from the mouth, while β-sitosterol in peanuts can inhibit oral bacterial growth and alleviate bad breath.
Additionally, to prevent bad breath, it is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing teeth in the morning and evening, rinsing mouth after meals, and avoiding excessive consumption of foods with strong odors. These practices can effectively reduce the occurrence of bad breath.
