CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF BAD BREATH
Bad Breath: (Mouth odours) medically call
HALITOSIS, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other
health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you
eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.
CAUSES OF BAD BREATH:
Causes
of bad breath include food, tobacco products, poor dental hygiene, health
problem dry mouth, mouth infections, dental problems.
Food:
Food is a primary source of bad odours that come from the mouth. Some foods, such as garlic onions, and spicy foods, exotic spices (such as curry), some cheeses, fish, and acidic beverages such as coffee can leave a lingering smell. Most of the time, this is short term. Other foods may get stuck in the teeth, promoting the growth of bacteria, which causes bad breath odour.
Food is a primary source of bad odours that come from the mouth. Some foods, such as garlic onions, and spicy foods, exotic spices (such as curry), some cheeses, fish, and acidic beverages such as coffee can leave a lingering smell. Most of the time, this is short term. Other foods may get stuck in the teeth, promoting the growth of bacteria, which causes bad breath odour.
Tobacco
products:
Smoking and chewing tobacco can leave chemicals that remain in the mouth. Smoking can also precipitate other bad-breath causes such as gum disease or oral cancers.
Smoking and chewing tobacco can leave chemicals that remain in the mouth. Smoking can also precipitate other bad-breath causes such as gum disease or oral cancers.
Poor
dental hygiene:
When a person does not brush or floss regularly, food particles remaining in the mouth can rot and cause bad odours. Poor dental care can lead to a buildup of plaque in the mouth, which causes an odor of its own. Plaque buildup can also lead to periodontal (gum) disease. The mild form of gum disease is called gingivitis; if gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to periodontitis.
When a person does not brush or floss regularly, food particles remaining in the mouth can rot and cause bad odours. Poor dental care can lead to a buildup of plaque in the mouth, which causes an odor of its own. Plaque buildup can also lead to periodontal (gum) disease. The mild form of gum disease is called gingivitis; if gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to periodontitis.
Health
problems:
Sinus infections, pneumonia sore throat (pharyngitis) and other throat infections, thrush, bronchitis, postnasal diabetes, acid reflux lactose intolerance and other stomach problems.
Sinus infections, pneumonia sore throat (pharyngitis) and other throat infections, thrush, bronchitis, postnasal diabetes, acid reflux lactose intolerance and other stomach problems.
Dry
mouth:
Also called xerostomia, dry mouth can also cause bad breath. Saliva helps moisten and cleanse the mouth, and when the body does not product enough saliva, bad breath may result. Dry mouth may be caused by salivary gland problems, connective tissue disorder
Also called xerostomia, dry mouth can also cause bad breath. Saliva helps moisten and cleanse the mouth, and when the body does not product enough saliva, bad breath may result. Dry mouth may be caused by salivary gland problems, connective tissue disorder
Mouth
infections:
Cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth may cause bad breath.
Cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth may cause bad breath.
Morning
breath:
Bad breath in the morning is very common. Saliva production nearly stops during sleep, which allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
Bad breath in the morning is very common. Saliva production nearly stops during sleep, which allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
PREVENTION:
Treatment of bad breath depends
on the cause.the most common steps thus:
Brush and floss teeth regularly.
Remember to brush the tongue, too. This can help with bad breath caused by
foods a person has eaten.
See a dentist regularly
Quit smoking or using chewing
tobacco.
Keep the mouth moist by drinking
water and chewing sugarless gum or sugar-free hard candy to stimulate the
production of saliva. Mouthwash may temporarily mask bad breath odours, but it
may not treat the underlying cause.
Natural remedies to treat bad
breath include chewing on mint or parsley.
If bad breath is due to a health
problem such as a sinus infection, diabetes, acid reflux, etc., then the
underlying medical issue needs to be treated.
If bad breath is a side effect of
taking a medication, discuss with a doctor whether there are other options for
medication that can be taken. Never stop taking a medication without first
consulting a doctor.
Now you know a little about mouth odour and how to solve the problem. This is the the time to take action and keep smiling and laugh all you can.
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