Bad Breath
Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Bad breath can be embarrassing and even cause anxiety. Everyone gets bad breath from time to time — especially after eating garlic, onions, or other strong foods.
You can take measures to cure and treat halitosis, with the help of your dentist or doctor.
Treatment
The best method to reduce halitosis is good oral hygiene. This ensures that cavities are avoided and reduces the likelihood of gum disease.
It is recommended that individuals visit the dentist for a check-up and cleaning twice a year.
Mouth rinses and toothpaste: Depending on the cause of your bad breath, your dentist may recommend mouth rinses that eliminate bacteria (plaque) on your teeth. The dentist may also recommend toothpaste that contains an antibacterial agent to prevent plaque buildup.
Treatment of dental disease. A gum disease can cause gums to pull away from your teeth, forming deep pockets that can be filled with odor-causing bacteria, which can only be removed by professional cleaning.
Causes for Bad Breath
Dragon breath can occur for a variety of reasons. While many are harmless, some can indicate a more serious condition.
Bacteria :
A bad breath problem can occur at any time because of the hundreds of bacteria that live in your mouth naturally, as well as the fact that your mouth is a natural breeding ground for these bacteria. The bacteria in the mouth produce foul-smelling waste products when they feed on food left in the mouth.
Dry mouth:
Your body needs to produce enough saliva to wash your mouth, so if it doesn’t, it can result in halitosis. Smoking contributes to dry mouth, and it also increases your chances of getting gum disease.
Mouth, nose, and throat conditions :
There are several possible causes of halitosis, including small bacteria-covered stones developing on the tonsils and causing an odor. Infections and inflammation in the nose, throat, or sinuses can also be a condition.
Diseases:
Halitosis can be caused by some cancers, liver failure, and other metabolic diseases due to the specific mixes of chemicals they produce. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes bad breath by regularly refluxing stomach acids.
Prevention for Bad Breath
- Clean your dentures, mouth guards, and retainers daily.
- You should have to replace your toothbrush every three months.
- Schedule a dental cleaning and inspection every six months.
- avoid tobacco products.
- Drinking a lot of water to keep your mouth moist
Conclusion
The cause of bad breath may be your oral or general health, In many cases, brushing and cleaning between your teeth as recommended can help you keep your breath fresh. If this does not help, talk to your dentist about possible causes and options for improving the situation.