Habits that may lead to halitosis (bad breath)

For many people, especially women, halitosis, or bad breath, is not a condition that should be experienced. This is an oral health problem in which the main symptom is bad breath. In most cases, it is a preventable disease that can be cured or treated by finding the cause of bad breath and changing hygiene or daily habits.

And because there are many sources of bacteria in the oral cavity, there are also many causes of bad breath. Bad breath can be caused by certain foods, such as garlic and onions, or any food that is absorbed into the bloodstream, as it has the potential to affect breathing before the food leaves the body.

Other factors include improperly cleaned dentures, poor oral hygiene, bacteria on the tongue, alcohol that dries out the mouth and encourages bacteria, caffeinated drinks and spicy foods, the common cold (because odor-causing bacteria like to feed on mucus), Odor-producing bacteria. Ulcers, medications that inhibit the flow of saliva, tonsil stones (white, hardened clusters of food particles, dead cells, and mucus that get lodged in the tonsil ridges and back of the tongue), not cleaning your teeth after eating dried fruit, and cracked teeth and fillings where they can lodge food residue and breed bacteria.

One major factor is periodontal disease, which can lead to bad breath and bad breath. It is mainly caused by tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars; smokeless tobacco and snuff stain teeth.It can lead to other conditions such as loss of taste, gum inflammation, and oral cancer

However, bad breath can be a symptom of certain illnesses; respiratory infections of the nose, trachea, or lungs, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, and chronic sinusitis; liver or kidney disease, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disease.

The main symptom of bad breath is an unpleasant odor in the mouth that is considered to be above socially acceptable levels, which may be worse in the morning or after smoking, drinking coffee, or eating certain foods (such as garlic) . Treatment depends on the cause.

If bad breath is caused by poor oral care, you need to see a dentist. Even if it’s caused by gum disease, diagnosis and treatment of the existing health condition may eliminate bad breath if it’s caused by a medical condition.

However, bad breath can be easily prevented by changing your habits and oral habits. Brush and floss twice a day, and be sure to brush your tongue, cheeks, and roof of your mouth. Focusing on the tongue, as it’s where most bad breath bacteria reside, can make a big difference.

For smokers, quitting smoking can lead to better breath and a healthier body. If you have dentures, take them out at night and clean them thoroughly before putting them back in your mouth.

Then, eat healthy foods that you can chew and keep your saliva flowing. It’s also important to visit your dentist regularly for checkups.

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