Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is an unpleasant embarrassing situation to find oneself in. Its causes are well documented and include certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath: poor oral hygiene, cavities in the teeth, Periodontal disease, pericoronitis, smoking, garlic, high protein diet, sore throat, chronic rhinosinusitis lung abscess, conditions resulting from poor GI motility and certain medications cause halitosis.
It is worthy of note that physiological halitosis exists. This is the usual unpleasant smell that everyone has on waking in the morning and after keeping the mouth closed for a long period. This is in contrast to psychological halitosis where some folks think they have bad breath when, in fact, they don’t.
Bad breath is something that can be determined objectively. The closest person to you – usually those that sleep in the same bed with you, like your spouse should be able to tell you if you have bad breath. Therefore if you suspect bad breath, just confirm from your close family and friends before raising alarm. There are some machines (like like hilimeer) available for breath analysis
As with many diseases and medical conditions all you need do is to visit the dentist, if you suspect you might be suffering from halitosis. Identifying the cause is the first step. Once your dentist identifies the cause and treats the condition, your situation will improve dramatically.
Here are some other tips to help you in the fight again bad breadth:
Brush your teeth Two times daily.
Floss at least once daily
Change your toothbrush every 3 month or whenever you notice the bristles scattering or mold is beginning to grow underneath
Use antibacterial mouth rinse periodically
Abstain from all predisposing factors, like those mentioned above
Treat any oral or extra-oral conditions associated with halitosis
Visit your dentist every 6 months for regular checkup and cleaning.
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