Last week, A patient who came with a complaint of bad breath.He said he cares his mouth very cautiously but the breath seems bad.He use to clean the teeth with mango leaves and tooth powder.After examination, the oral hygiene status seems poor. He's also worrying about what people might think when you open your mouth can be an embarrassing and anxious experience. It can affect how people react to you, leaving you feeling self-conscious and hurt.
There's a wide variety of causes for bad breath.For getting rid of it, the best way is to visit your dentist.
What causes bad breath?
Poor oral hygiene
Bad breath is usually a result of food getting stuck in the mouth or teeth and collecting bacteria. Food that gets stuck between your teeth starts to rot, which can result in bad breath or a bad taste that doesn’t seem to go away.
What you consume
Garlic, onion, and chili are all foods that might stay on your breath for up to 24 hours after eating. Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix, but the smell should disappear as your body processes the food. Smoking and excessive alcohol on a regular basis can also affect the way your breath smells.
On the other hand, when you’re not drinking enough, you likely aren’t washing the bacteria out of your mouth regularly. Drinking more water helps to keep those bacteria at healthy levels. Dieters can also develop bad breath through not eating or drinking regularly enough.
Dry mouth
Part of your saliva’s job is to wash away excess food and bacteria from your mouth. When you suffer from dry mouth on a regular basis due to medicines, alcohol, stress or another medical condition, those bacteria can build up and start to cause an unpleasant smell.
If you’re finding that you often have a dry mouth, or have a strange-tasting film on your tongue,
book an appointment with your dentist to discover the underlying cause.
Other medical issues
Unfortunately, sometimes these relatively simple issues aren’t the cause for bad breath. On very rare occasions, bad breath can be caused by respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis or bronchitis, diabetes, or kidney and liver conditions, so it’s best not to ignore the problem if it carries on consistently.
If your dentist has investigated and discovered that you have a healthy mouth and dental system, you might want to visit a doctor to see if the bad breath is a symptom of a more serious medical problem.
How to cure bad breath
Brushing your teeth two or three times a day using proper brushing techniques and flossing regularly will help to get rid of these bacteria, leaving your mouth feeling fresh. Flossing is great for removing the extra plaque or rotten food that has become lodged between your teeth. Tongue cleaners or scrapers can also help if there is a persistent bad smell or taste behind your tongue. If you have trouble getting to the back of your mouth, you might like to book an appointment to see an
oral hygienist.
Some mouthwashes can help to get rid of the bacteria that cause infections and bad breath. Use an alcohol-free mouthwash because using the brands with alcohol regularly can stress the tissues inside of your mouth. Just remember, mouthwash is never a replacement for brushing or flossing, because it can’t remove plaque adequately.
Try drinking more water, eating less garlic, onion, or spicy foods, and quitting smoking if you’re finding that your bad breath is coming back soon after brushing your teeth or flossing.
If you don’t see any improvement in your breath after you’ve made these changes or are concerned that there may be other issues, it’s best to
book an appointment to see your dentist. We can check for any dental issues or infections that could be causing the problem.
