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Halitosis, or bad breath, can be cured with the treatment of the underlying causes. Bad breath, or halitosis, is characterized by an unpleasant odour of the mouth.

Causes of bad breath include food, tobacco products, poor dental hygiene, health problems, dry mouth, oral infections, dental problems, or medications.

What is a Bad Breath?

Bad breath, or halitosis, is an unpleasant smell coming from the mouth. Halitosis can occur on occasion, or it can be a chronic condition. It may be caused by foods a person eats, poor oral hygiene, diseases, or other factors.

There are many risk factors and causes for halitosis, and even healthy people have bad breath on occasion.

It is generally simple how to tell if you have bad breath. The most obvious sign or symptom of bad breath is noticing an unpleasant smell coming from the mouth.

Other signs and symptoms of bad breath include:

  • Unpleasant or sour taste or changes in taste,
  • Dry mouth, and
  • A coating on the tongue.

Causes of Bad Breath?

Food

Food is a primary source of bad odours that come from the mouth. Some foods, such as garlic, onions, 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 the odour is short-lived. Other foods may get stuck in the teeth, promoting the growth of bacteria and dental plaques, 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.

Poor oral health

When a person does not brush or floss his/her teeth 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 odour of its own.

Health problems

Sinus infections, pneumonia, sore throat (pharyngitis) and other throat infections, the common cold, influenza (flu), tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), thrush, bronchitis, postnasal drip, diabetes, acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD), lactose intolerance, other stomach or digestion problems, and some liver diseases or kidney diseases may be associated with bad breath.

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 produce enough saliva, bad breath may result.

Allergies

Many medications used to treat allergies can cause dry mouth, another cause of halitosis. In addition, post-nasal drip is a common allergy symptom that can result in bad breath.

Mouth infections

Cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth may cause bad breath.

Dentures / Braces

Food particles not properly cleaned from appliances such as braces can rot or cause bacteria and odour.

Medications

Many medications, including antihistamines to treat allergies and diuretics, can cause dry mouth (see above), which can cause bad breath.

Morning breath

Bad breath in the morning is very common. Saliva production nearly stops during sleep, allowing odour-causing bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.

Pregnancy

Being pregnant in itself does not cause bad breath, but nausea and morning sickness common during pregnancy may cause bad breath. In addition, hormonal changes, dehydration, and eating different foods due to cravings may also contribute to bad breath during pregnancy.

Click And Learn



Myth 1

Myth

Bad breath only comes from the foods we eat.

Fact
When you consume food made with garlic or onion, the effect is only temporary. Chronic bad breath, on the other hand, is linked to high levels of volatile sulphur compounds, caused by anaerobic bacteria that build up on the back of the tongue as a result of poor oral hygiene.

Myth 2

Myth

I would easily be able to tell if I have a bad breath.

Fact
You can’t tell if you have bad breath by cupping your hands between your mouth and nose. Bad smell originates in the back of the mouth and is expelled forwards and out of your mouth only when you speak.

Myth 3

Myth

Bad breath comes fromm the stomach.

Fact
Occasionally it can be a symptom of gastrointestinal problems. But studies show that 85 percent of bad breath issues start at the back of the mouth, where sulphur-producing bacteria hide under the surface of the tongue. 

Myth 4

Myth

I brush my teeth regularly. So, I can’t have a bad breath.

Fact
Brushing alone won’t get rid of all the bacteria. Invisible food particles and more bacteria hide under a thin layer of mucus in the tongue, so make sure you use a tongue scraper. 

Myth 5

Myth

I can rinse my mouth with a mouthwash to control my bad breath.

Fact
A hurried swig of mouthwash will only mask the problem temporarily. Stick to regular brushing, tongue-cleaning, flossing, and rinsing to regulate the bacteria in your mouth. If you think you have chronic bad breath, you should speak to your doctor 

When should someone see a health care professional about Bad Breath?

If proper oral hygiene does not get rid of bad breath, see a dentist or doctor for a diagnosis if bad breath is accompanied by

  • Persistent dry mouth.
  • Sores in the mouth.
  • Pain or difficulty with chewing or swallowing.
  • Broken teeth or dental pain.
  • White spots on the tonsils.
  • Fever / Fatigue.

 

Also see a doctor or dentist if bad breath develops after taking a new medication, after recent dental surgery, or any other symptoms develop that are of concern.

 

Treatment options and home remedies for bad breath

  • Brush and floss teeth regularly. Remember to brush the tongue, too, to remove bacteria from its surface. Brushing the tongue can help with bad breath caused by foods a person has eaten.
  • See a dentist regularly for checkups and to ensure dentures or braces are properly fitted and cleaned (and clean dentures thoroughly each night).
  • Quit smoking or using chewing tobacco.
  • Sugarless gum and sugar-free candy can also keep the mouth from drying out.
  • Keep the mouth moist by drinking water and chewing sugarless gum or sugar-free hard candy to stimulate the production of saliva. Eat a diet of foods that need to be thoroughly chewed to keep saliva flowing. Foods that require a lot of chewing, such as apples or carrots, are good options.
  • Over-the-counter mouthwash can help kill bad breath-causing bacteria and may temporarily mask bad breath odours, but it may not treat the underlying cause.

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