Knowing More About Bad Breath
Halitosis is a term used to describe an undesirable odor or smell exhaled in the mouth of an individual due to several causes.
It may be transient or temporary (usually treated with simple brushing of teeth or mouthwash) or persistent (usually needs dental or medical intervention) depending on the reasons and its origin.
There are several causes of bad breath which may also range from the food we eat such as garlic, meat, cheese and other spices, problems with weight such as obesity, to vices like smoking and alcohol.
Sleeping may also produce a type of bad breath known as "morning breath" due to lack of oxygen and inactiveness of our mouth at night.
Our tongue and mouth are usually the location from where halitosis originate since it is exposed to many bacteria that produces the bad odor in our mouth but surprisingly, not all bad breath originates from the mouth and tongue.
It may also be present due to gum diseases, sinus infection in the nose (sinus infection), tonsils, esophagus, stomach problems and other diseases like liver failure, renal infection, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
Bad breathes are usually manageable and treatable.
More often than not, maintaining a good oral hygiene by brushing teeth regularly, flossing and even tongue brushing coupled with regular visits to dentist can help avoid having it.
Eating a good breakfast can also help as well as gargling with mouthwash or salt gargle and eating chewing gum to avoid a dry mouth which causes or promotes increase of bacteria build up.
Oral hygiene typically fails when the origin is not a bacteria buildup in the mouth or tongue.
It is best to first consult a physician or a medical specialist to determine the cause of the problem then cure the illness causing the bad breath first to target the root cause of the problem.
It could be just a symptom of a bigger problem/ illness that would need a more complex medical attention compared to a simple hygiene.
It often evokes reaction from people usually unconstructive and unlikeable.
It is very normal though that people stay away from pungent smells as part of our mechanisms to protect ourselves (negative odors connotes danger or negative implications).
As a result, some people develop a condition called halitophobia or being too conscious of having halitosis.
It may be transient or temporary (usually treated with simple brushing of teeth or mouthwash) or persistent (usually needs dental or medical intervention) depending on the reasons and its origin.
There are several causes of bad breath which may also range from the food we eat such as garlic, meat, cheese and other spices, problems with weight such as obesity, to vices like smoking and alcohol.
Sleeping may also produce a type of bad breath known as "morning breath" due to lack of oxygen and inactiveness of our mouth at night.
Our tongue and mouth are usually the location from where halitosis originate since it is exposed to many bacteria that produces the bad odor in our mouth but surprisingly, not all bad breath originates from the mouth and tongue.
It may also be present due to gum diseases, sinus infection in the nose (sinus infection), tonsils, esophagus, stomach problems and other diseases like liver failure, renal infection, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
Bad breathes are usually manageable and treatable.
More often than not, maintaining a good oral hygiene by brushing teeth regularly, flossing and even tongue brushing coupled with regular visits to dentist can help avoid having it.
Eating a good breakfast can also help as well as gargling with mouthwash or salt gargle and eating chewing gum to avoid a dry mouth which causes or promotes increase of bacteria build up.
Oral hygiene typically fails when the origin is not a bacteria buildup in the mouth or tongue.
It is best to first consult a physician or a medical specialist to determine the cause of the problem then cure the illness causing the bad breath first to target the root cause of the problem.
It could be just a symptom of a bigger problem/ illness that would need a more complex medical attention compared to a simple hygiene.
It often evokes reaction from people usually unconstructive and unlikeable.
It is very normal though that people stay away from pungent smells as part of our mechanisms to protect ourselves (negative odors connotes danger or negative implications).
As a result, some people develop a condition called halitophobia or being too conscious of having halitosis.
