Bad Breath Therapy

Halitosis, most commonly known as bad breath, can result from poor dental health habits and may be an indication of other health problems. This condition may also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy way of life habits. If you don’t brush and floss teeth daily, particles of food can stay in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, round the gums, and on the tongue. This will cause halitosis. Antibacterial mouthwashes can also help to reduce bacteria. In addition, odor-causing bacteria and fragments of food may cause bad breath if dentures aren’t properly cleaned. Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products may also cause halitosis, stain teeth, reduce your capability to taste foods, and irritate your gums. Persistent bad breath might be a warning sign of gum (periodontal ) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. The bacteria cause toxins to form in the mouth, which irritate the gums. If gum illness continues untreated, it can damage the gums and jawbone. The medical problem dry mouth (also called xerostomia ) may also cause halitosis. Saliva moistens and cleanses the mouth by neutralizing acids produced by plaque and washing away dead cells that build up on the tongue, gums, and cheeks. If not removed, these cells rot and may cause bad breath. Dry mouth may also  be a side effect of various medicines, salivary gland problems, or continual breathing through the mouth. Many other illnesses may lead to halitosis. These are some to be conscious of: respiratory tract diseases such as pneumonia or bronchitis, prolonged sinus diseases, postnasal drip, diabetes, persistent acidic burn, and liver or kidney problems.