Medically Bad Breath is called Halitosis. It is characterized by an unpleasant smell on breath which can be embarrassing. It can result from poor oral hygiene, or other dental problems or medical problems.
Why it occurs?
Causes are-
- Poor dental hygiene- not brushing or flossing teeth thoroughly for which food can get stuck between teeth
- Foods with strong odors e.g. onions and garlic, spicy foods, alcoholic drinks, some cheeses, fish, tea, coffee, some medicines etc (temporary)
- Dry mouth or xerostomia
- Low carbohydrate diets
- Fasting or Crash dieting
- Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products
- Breathing through the mouth at night
- If you use dentures or dental appliances and food particles are not properly cleansed from the appliances, it can cause bad breath.
Following medical disorders may cause bad breath
- Periodontal Disease
- Throat infection (Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis)
- Chronic sinusitis
- Respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Lactose intolerance
What are the Symptoms?
- Offensive odor or, bad breath smell from the mouth is the main symptoms. But, it is difficult to realize if you have it or not. The reason is, it's hard to assess the smell of your own breath. So, you can ask your nearest one.
- Taste changes or, unpleasant taste in the mouth
- The coating on the tongue
- Dry mouth
How to Prevent it?
Ways of Prevention are-
- Good Oral Hygiene practice
- Stop smoking or, chewing tobacco-based products
- See your dentist regularly
- Drink plenty of water
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