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Let's frst defne bad breath; it is scientifcally called "halitosis", it is
the bad odor or smell of the mouth, which occurs occasionally or may
also be chronic, usually caused by the food we eat, poor oral
health/hygiene, or if you have medical conditions, and other factors.
So who are the usual suspects
!. The Food We Eat - is the main source of bad smells coming out
of our mouths. "oods li#e garlic, onions, other spicy foods, curry
or other e$otic spices, some cheeses, seafood, co%ee and other
acidic beverages leave a lasting smell. &n most of these cases,
the e%ect is short term, but there may be some food leftover
between the teeth that breeds bacteria which is where the odor
comes from.
Low "'arb" diets may also trigger "#etone breath", these types of
diets force the body to use fat as its source of energy. (he by)
product of producing this energy is the #etones, which is the
reason for a fruity and acetone)smelling breath.
*. Smoking / Chewing Any Tobacco roduct! - these leave
chemicals and +uices in the mouth. Smo#ing also causes other
bad)odor triggers li#e oral cancers or gum diseases.
,. oor "ra# $ygiene: &f you do not brush and -oss your teeth
regularly, small food particles get left behind, letting it rot and
produce bad odors. .oor oral care can cause pla/ue buildup
which contributes to even more, bad smell in the mouth. .la/ue
buildup may also lead to gingivitis 0a light gum disease1; if not
treated may lead to periodontitis.
2. $ea#th i!!ue!: problems li#e sinusitis, postnasal drip,
pneumonia, pharyngitis, thrush, bronchitis, diabetes, lactose
intolerance, acid re-u$, other stomach related concerns, and
some #idney or liver diseases
3. %ero!tomia - or dry mouth. Saliva cleans and moistens the
mouth, if the body produces insu4cient amount of saliva, then
e$pect to get halitosis
5. &n'ection! in the mouth - gum disease, cavities, or impacted
teeth are also suspects.
6. (enture! or )race! - if not cleaned properly, more food
particles are prone to get left behind in the noo#s and crannies of
your braces, while loosely ft dentures may cause infections or
sores in your mouth
7. *edicine intake - many medications can cause $erostomia or
dry mouth.
8. *orning )reath - everybody has it. (he production of saliva is
almost non)e$istent while we sleep, therefore allowing bacterial
growth.
9ow, you #now the usual culprits of having a foul odor in your
mouth, you are now able to assess the best ways for you to avoid it,
and that is through proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
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