Causes of bad breath ?
Bad breath is a common health problem which greately affects the daytoday activities of somany people. The offenssive odor from the mouth is unpleasent to those who come in close contact with bad breathers. The problem will be doubled by psychological trauma leading to depression. The sufferers from this problem wil be isolated from the society. This can even lead to marital disharmony.
Literally speaking all humanbeings are badbreathres. Oral cavity contains millions of anaerobic bacteria like fusobacterium and actinomyces which acts on the protein of food materials and putrifies them. This process results in the formation of offenssive gases like hydrogen sulphide,methyl mescaptan,cadaverin,skatol,putrescine ect causing bad odor. If oral hygiene is not maintained properly all will suffer from bad breath. Most of us control this by regular brushing,tongue cleaning and gargling. Even after maintining cleanliness in the mouth some individuals suffer from offenssive smell due to various causes which has to be diagnosed and treated properly.
Some common causes of bad breath.
1) Poor oral hygiene:
If oral hygiene is not maintained properly the mouth becomes the seat for millions of bacteria which produce offenssive gases by degrading the food debris. Bad breath is severe in those who do not brush their teeth regularly and clean their mouth after every food. Snacks taken inbetween meals can also produce bad breath because of improper cleaning.
Badbreath is common in almost all people in the morning on waking. During sleep there is less production of saliva .Saliva has got some antibacterial properties which help to keep the mouth clean. Saliva conains oxygen molecules which is needed to make oral cavity aerobic. So the reduction in it's quantity during sleep makes a favourable condition for anaerobic bacteria.
2) Food habits:
The main cause of bad smell is due to degradation of protein by the bacteria and hence all food products rich in protein favours bad breath. Meat,fish,milk products, eggs,cakes,nuts,pear and ect can cause bad breath. Some food articles can produce particular type of smell which may be unpleasent. Raw onion can produce typical bad smell. It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away,a raw onion a day keeps everybody away. Eating groundnuts can also produce bad smell. However if proper cleaning is done smell can be reduced irrespective of the nature of food. Irregularity in timing of food can also produce bad breath. Small food articles taken in between the meals can also produce bad smell.
3) Biofilm:
There is formation of a thin sticky coating called biofilm on the tongue and oral mucosa. This coating is thick on the posterior aspect of the tongue where millions of gram negative bacteriae are seen .The thick coating on the tongue is always associated with badbreath. Even a thin biofilm can make anaerobic condition favourable for bacterial proliferation.
4) Dental caries:
This is a destructive process causing decalcification with distruction of enamel and dentine resulting in cavitisation of the tooth. These are produced mainly by the lactobacilli . Food particles are deposited inside these cavities and are putrified by the anaerobic bacteria producing bad smell. Normal brushing will not remove the food debris easily and hence they are putrified completely. Caries are common in schoolgoing children and in those who donot maintain proper oral hygiene .Calcium and vitamin deficiency can also predispose caries.
5) Gingivitis:
Gum is a mucus membrane with supporting connective tissue covering the tooth bearing borders of the jaw .The main function of gum is protection .Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gum .Due to various causes gum tissue get infected resulting in swelling,pain and discharge. If the condition become worse the infection spread towards peridontal area leading to continuous discharge called pyorrhoea. Some times the infection goes deep producing alveolar abscess with discharge of pus. Infection can even reach the bone causing osteomyelitis.All these conditions can produce offenssive smell.
6) Gum retraction:
When the gums retract from the teeth a gap is developed which will lodge food particles and cause bad breath.
7) Dental plaques and tartar deposits; Plaques and tartar is deposited mainly in the gaps between the teeth and gum. This will provide shelter for the food debris and bacteria causing bad breath.
8) Ulcerative lesions& coatings:
Almost all ulcerative lesions of the mouth are associated with bad breath. These lesions may be caused by bacteria,viruses,food allergies or due to autoimmune disorders. Apthous ulcer is the commonest amoung ulcerative lesions. Others are herpes,fungal infections,vincents angina,infectious mononucleosis,scarlet fever,diphtheria,drug reactions and ect. Cancerous ulcers produce severe bad breath. All fungal infections produce white coating(candidiasis). Leucoplakia is a white thick patch on the mucus membrane of the mouth & tongue. It is considered as a precancerous condition. Offenssive breath is associated with these conditions.
9) Diseases of the salivary glands:
Saliva is very useful to supply oxygen to all parts of the oral cavity. Even a thin film of coating called biofilm can provide an anaerobic condition in the mouth. Saliva can wet these layers and make an aerobic condition which is unfavourable for the bacteria .Any condition which reduces the production of saliva can increase bacterial activity. Some times the salivary duct is obstructed by stones or tumors.Cancer of the salivary gland is associated with offenssive odor. In suppurative parotitis purulant dischrge in to the mouth causes bad breath.
10) Tonsillitis:
Tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissue situated in the lateral wall of oropharynx. Inflammation of the tonsil is called tonsillitis. Bad breath is seen in both acute and chronic tonsillitis. Quinsy or peritonsillar abscess can also produce bad breath.
11) Tonsillar plaques & tonsillar fluid:
If bad breath persists even after maintaining proper oral hygeine there is possibility of this condition. Serous fluid secreated from the folds of tonsil is very offenssive. Some patients complain that they hawk some cheesy materials from the throat;which are very offenssive in nature. These are formed inside the tonsillar crypts which contain thousands of bacteriae. In such conditions tonsillectomy gives noticiable relief from bad breath.
12) Pharyngitis& pharyngial abscess:
Pharynx is a fibromuscular tube which forms the upper part of the digestive & respiratory tract. Inflmmation of the pharynx is called pharyngitis, caused mainly by bacteria and viruses. Bad breath is present in pharyngitis along with other signs like cough and throat irritation. Abscesses in the wall of pharynx can also produce offenssive discharge of pus in to the throat.
13) Dentures:
Denture users may complain about bad smell due to lodgement of small food debris in between. Proper brushing may not be possible in denture users especially fixed dentures.
14) Tobacco:
Tobacco chewing is associated with bad breath. The smell of tobacco itself is unpleasent for others. Tobacco can irritate the mucus membrane and cause ulcers and coatings. Gingivitis and pyorrhoea are common in tobacco chewers. Tartar is deposited on the teeth mainly near the gums. Tobacco chewers get gastric acidity with eructations. All these causes offenssive smell.
15) Smoking:
Smokers always have bad smell. It can also produce lesions in the mouth & lungs causing bad breath.Smoking increases carbon dioxide in the oral cavity & reduces oxygen level,causing a favourable condition for bacteria. Smoking reduses appetite & thirst hence acid peptic disease is common in chain smokers.
16) Lesions in the nose & ear:
Bad breath is occasionally seen in sinusitis(infection of para nasal sinuses). In case of post nasal dripping bad breath is common due to the presence of protein in the discharges. These proteins are degraded by the bacteria. Infection in the middle ear with discharge of pus in to the throat through the eustachian tube(passage from middle ear to the throat)can also cause offenssive odor. Chronic rhinitis(infection of mucus membrane of nose) and forign bodies in the nose can also produce bad smell in the expired air.
17) Diabetes mellitus:
Mostly all diabetic patients suffer from bad breath. Coated tongue,ulcers &coatings in the mouth ,increased sugar level in tissues ect are responsible for bad breath.Bacterial growth in diabetic patient is very faster than non diabetic individuals.
18) Fevers:
Bad breath is common in almost all fevers. Even an acute fever can produce bad breath. Severe bad breath is seen in typhoid .Other infectious diseases like Tuberculosis , AIDS ect produce bad smell.
19) Fasting & dehydration:
Dry mouth favours bacterial activity. So any condition which produce dryness in the mouth makes the breath offenssive. Eventhough the food particles are known to produce bad breath, fasting can also produce the same. Production of saliva is also reduced during fasting. Chewing and swallowing also helps to keep the mouth clean.
20) Bedridden patients:
Bedridden patients suffer from offenssive breath due to thick coating on the tongue. water intake is also limited in these patients. Regurgitation of food aggravates the condition. Since they talk less aeration in the oral cavity is reduced which favours anaerobic bacteria to become active.
21) Diseases of stomach & esophagus:
Eructation of gas and food produce unpleasent smell. Abnormality in the function of lower sphincter can allow the food to regurgitate upwards causing bad breath. Bad breath is also common in gastritis,gastric ulcer and cancer of stomach.
22) Intestinal diseases:
Bad breath is common in patients suffering from ulcerative lesions of intestine like ulcerative collitis..Other diseases are malabsorption syndrome intestinal tuberculosis, peritonitis ect.
23) Diseases of lungs:
Lung diseases like pneumonia, lung abscess,chronic bronchitis,bronchiectasis,tuberculosis, lung cancer ect can produce bad odor during expiration.
24) Liver disorders:
Liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis,can cause bad breath.Gall bladder diseases with vomiting also causes unpleasent odor.
25) Psychiatric patients:
Bad breath is common in psychotic patients due to poor hygiene,irregular food habits,less water intake and ect.
26) Somatisation disorder:
This is a psychiatric disorder charecterised by the presence of a physical symptom that suggest a medical illness .These patients come with physical complaints like pain,nausea difficult respiration, bad smell ect. This condition is diagnosed after detailed examination of the patient with all investigations.Since this is a psychiatric disorder it has to be managed with a psychological approach.
[ THE POINTS MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION. ANY PERSON HAVING BAD BREATH SHOULD CONSULT A QUALIFIED DOCTOR ]
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Get Rid of Bad Breath - What Your Dentist Won't Tell You
Let's just get right to the point here -- your breath is a little "questionable" to say the least, and you're tired of not being able to interact with people in the way that you can in your head. Trust me, I know what you're going through because I've been in that situation before. You can relax, because in this article I'm going to tell you about a remedy to get rid of bad breath that you're going to want to get your hands on.
I always had a nagging "feeling" that my breath wasn't very fresh, even after brushing my teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash. I think what tipped me off was this persistent taste in my mouth, and also how my saliva smelled.
You probably heard all the myths that I did about bad breath, such as that all you need to do is brush your teeth and tongue and floss every now and then and you'll be good to go. Trust me, I've known people who barely do any of those things that have fresh breath, and then there's people like me who struggled with it for years while doing all of those things. Standard dental care has little to do with it, or we'd probably all have fresh breath by now.
These myths only hurt bad breath victims like yourself, because people tend to think that it's "your fault." It is anything but your fault. Those that have responsibility to help us, the dental community, actually do little when it comes to bad breath, ignoring the problem and spouting out the same old myths like "floss daily to avoid bad breath."
I'm not saying you should go around eating garlic every meal and never brushing your teeth. I'm just saying that there's a reason that some people never seen to worry about their breath, while others just can't get it out of their minds.
Okay, so you're probably wondering what you can actually do to get rid of bad breath. Well, what finally worked for me was to use a certain neutralizing formula. You see, bad breath is caused by sulfur producing bacteria that lives in various regions of your mouth. Some of us have different geographic properties in our mouths, providing a more hospitable environment for those bad guys.
Therefore, the bad breath cure needs to create a more hostile environment for the bacteria that cause bad breath. One that lasts at least all day.
Bad breath can be cured, and it's very unfortunate that my dentist was never able to tell me how to get rid of bad breath. I'm a little bitter that I had to find the product that worked for me all on my own, but that's life.
The bad breath product I used to finally get rid of my bad breath is called TheraBreath. Thankfully, it's fairly inexpensive and keeps my breath fresh all day for only about 30 seconds of work per day. I've written a review on it, and I've also included information about how you can try it for free. Click the link below that says "TheraBreath Review" to check it out.
I always had a nagging "feeling" that my breath wasn't very fresh, even after brushing my teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash. I think what tipped me off was this persistent taste in my mouth, and also how my saliva smelled.
You probably heard all the myths that I did about bad breath, such as that all you need to do is brush your teeth and tongue and floss every now and then and you'll be good to go. Trust me, I've known people who barely do any of those things that have fresh breath, and then there's people like me who struggled with it for years while doing all of those things. Standard dental care has little to do with it, or we'd probably all have fresh breath by now.
These myths only hurt bad breath victims like yourself, because people tend to think that it's "your fault." It is anything but your fault. Those that have responsibility to help us, the dental community, actually do little when it comes to bad breath, ignoring the problem and spouting out the same old myths like "floss daily to avoid bad breath."
I'm not saying you should go around eating garlic every meal and never brushing your teeth. I'm just saying that there's a reason that some people never seen to worry about their breath, while others just can't get it out of their minds.
Okay, so you're probably wondering what you can actually do to get rid of bad breath. Well, what finally worked for me was to use a certain neutralizing formula. You see, bad breath is caused by sulfur producing bacteria that lives in various regions of your mouth. Some of us have different geographic properties in our mouths, providing a more hospitable environment for those bad guys.
Therefore, the bad breath cure needs to create a more hostile environment for the bacteria that cause bad breath. One that lasts at least all day.
Bad breath can be cured, and it's very unfortunate that my dentist was never able to tell me how to get rid of bad breath. I'm a little bitter that I had to find the product that worked for me all on my own, but that's life.
The bad breath product I used to finally get rid of my bad breath is called TheraBreath. Thankfully, it's fairly inexpensive and keeps my breath fresh all day for only about 30 seconds of work per day. I've written a review on it, and I've also included information about how you can try it for free. Click the link below that says "TheraBreath Review" to check it out.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Health Tips to Prevent Bad Breath
Health tips to prevent bad breath is something that all of us think about when meeting the public on a daily basis. Of course some of us use things like commercial mouthwashes that are on the markets, some of them are good tasting and some not good at all. I was thinking that maybe we should check some of the natural alternatives to commercial ones that are not very healthy for us at all.
Maybe you are like me that just can't stand the sting of mouthwash, but want sweeter breath? Let's not buy those commercial ones , and pick up a pinch of one of these herbs instead: parsley, basil, or cilantro. Did you know that all of these natural ingredients contained in these herbs contain the powerful breath freshener called chlorophyll?
Other excellent breath fresheners in the herb category include cilantro, for a bit of spicy taste, parsley for a more neutral taste and basil for that in-between field taste for us to try. Here are some suggestion that I have found that can be helpful and different ways of keeping our breath fresh. Dill is also rich in chlorophyll so needs to be added to our list of herbs to use. You can make an excellent drink by grinding the seeds in your bean grinders and adding them to a cup of hot water for a dill tea. You can also add dill weed or these ground seeds to your raw salads.
Peppermint is another herb that is known to have a Strong antiseptic to fight halitosis. The peppermint leaves make a great tea also and is a really refreshing and is known to help to perk up our brain functions also. I love licorice and to get that flavor you can all grind anise seeds or if you don't have time you can just boil them in a cup of water, strain them, and then you can either drink this tea or use it for a fantastic mouth wash.
Another herb you might have in your cupboard is cardamon. Did you ever think of using it as a mouth refresher? Try it by chewing on the seeds and then spit them out for a clean feeling in your mouth. Another use for these seeds, right.
Another thing if you are having trouble with really bad breath is you might like to consider is a colon cleanse as you might have a colon issue of bacteria there as than can cause really bad breath also. Just another thought to consider when dealing with health tips for Bad breath.
Maybe you are like me that just can't stand the sting of mouthwash, but want sweeter breath? Let's not buy those commercial ones , and pick up a pinch of one of these herbs instead: parsley, basil, or cilantro. Did you know that all of these natural ingredients contained in these herbs contain the powerful breath freshener called chlorophyll?
Other excellent breath fresheners in the herb category include cilantro, for a bit of spicy taste, parsley for a more neutral taste and basil for that in-between field taste for us to try. Here are some suggestion that I have found that can be helpful and different ways of keeping our breath fresh. Dill is also rich in chlorophyll so needs to be added to our list of herbs to use. You can make an excellent drink by grinding the seeds in your bean grinders and adding them to a cup of hot water for a dill tea. You can also add dill weed or these ground seeds to your raw salads.
Peppermint is another herb that is known to have a Strong antiseptic to fight halitosis. The peppermint leaves make a great tea also and is a really refreshing and is known to help to perk up our brain functions also. I love licorice and to get that flavor you can all grind anise seeds or if you don't have time you can just boil them in a cup of water, strain them, and then you can either drink this tea or use it for a fantastic mouth wash.
Another herb you might have in your cupboard is cardamon. Did you ever think of using it as a mouth refresher? Try it by chewing on the seeds and then spit them out for a clean feeling in your mouth. Another use for these seeds, right.
Another thing if you are having trouble with really bad breath is you might like to consider is a colon cleanse as you might have a colon issue of bacteria there as than can cause really bad breath also. Just another thought to consider when dealing with health tips for Bad breath.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Causes of Bad Breeth
Have you ever met a person that seemed like they had chronic bad breath? Everybody has been friends with or at least known a person that had bad breath every time they opened their mouth, and there is a reason for that. There are certain medical conditions, diet, habits, and other things that can be attributed to the various causes of bad breath but depending on who you are and what your individual life is like, the different causes of bad breath may or may not apply to you but in the case that you happen to be the person with the chronically bad breath, investigating the various causes of bad breath as they happen to you.
Your Diet
Depending on what you put inside your body, your bad breath may or may not be caused by what you eat. There are certain things that you can eat to help ease the bad breath easing up your throat, such as greens like parsley, lettuce, and other things. In addition, eating things that have not been properly cleaned or cooked can lead to bad breath as well, so you should be careful of the things that you put in your mouth, as you may be able to smell them later.
Your Habits
Brushing your teeth and flossing between your teeth on a daily basis is an imperative part of curing the many causes of bad breath now and in the future. It is important to make sure that you thoroughly clean your mouth and remove any excess food particles and anything else out of the mouth. The mouth is a warm, wet place that will not smell good if you have old food particles left over in your mouth and between your teeth, so thorough cleaning habits are an important part of making sure that your breath is as fresh as possible. This is the biggest culprit of the many causes of bad breath, and if you do not take care of it then it will turn into a bigger problem than it has to be.
In Conclusion
There are many causes of bad breath, but as long as you do not have a medical condition that is causing the bad breath but in most cases it is simple diet and bad habits that are the main causes of bad breath. If you do not want to have to deal with the repercussions of having chronically bad breath, you should definitely talk to a doctor about what is causing your bad breath as soon as possible.
Your Diet
Depending on what you put inside your body, your bad breath may or may not be caused by what you eat. There are certain things that you can eat to help ease the bad breath easing up your throat, such as greens like parsley, lettuce, and other things. In addition, eating things that have not been properly cleaned or cooked can lead to bad breath as well, so you should be careful of the things that you put in your mouth, as you may be able to smell them later.
Your Habits
Brushing your teeth and flossing between your teeth on a daily basis is an imperative part of curing the many causes of bad breath now and in the future. It is important to make sure that you thoroughly clean your mouth and remove any excess food particles and anything else out of the mouth. The mouth is a warm, wet place that will not smell good if you have old food particles left over in your mouth and between your teeth, so thorough cleaning habits are an important part of making sure that your breath is as fresh as possible. This is the biggest culprit of the many causes of bad breath, and if you do not take care of it then it will turn into a bigger problem than it has to be.
In Conclusion
There are many causes of bad breath, but as long as you do not have a medical condition that is causing the bad breath but in most cases it is simple diet and bad habits that are the main causes of bad breath. If you do not want to have to deal with the repercussions of having chronically bad breath, you should definitely talk to a doctor about what is causing your bad breath as soon as possible.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
How to Stop Bad Breath
Bad breath: Halitosis (medical term), oral malodour (scientific term), breath odour, or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odours exhaled in breathing. Transient bad breath is a very common temporary condition caused by such things as oral dryness, stress, hunger (ketosis), eating certain foods such as garlic and onions, smoking, and poor oral care. Morning breath is a typical example of transient bad breath.
Do you have bad breath, also known as halitosis in the medical field? There are many products on the internet that can help cure your bad breath, and a plethora of information to help you diagnose the cause and find an effective treatment. While bad breath can be effectively treated, it cannot be completely cured.
Many people who have halitosis are not even aware of the problem. No one wants to be the person who tells someone they have bad breath. Bad breath is offensive to the people who have to smell it, and finding out about it is very embarrassing for the person with the problem. If you know someone with bad breath, only tell them about it if you believe you know them well enough that they would want you to be the person to tell them. Also, tell them in private when you feel the timing is right and they are in a pleasant mood.
People who first learn that they have bad breath may be worried and not know what to do, where to look, or who to talk to. As the friend, family member, business associate, or romance partner, you may want to learn more about halitosis before telling someone they have it.
Do you have bad breath, also known as halitosis in the medical field? There are many products on the internet that can help cure your bad breath, and a plethora of information to help you diagnose the cause and find an effective treatment. While bad breath can be effectively treated, it cannot be completely cured.
Many people who have halitosis are not even aware of the problem. No one wants to be the person who tells someone they have bad breath. Bad breath is offensive to the people who have to smell it, and finding out about it is very embarrassing for the person with the problem. If you know someone with bad breath, only tell them about it if you believe you know them well enough that they would want you to be the person to tell them. Also, tell them in private when you feel the timing is right and they are in a pleasant mood.
People who first learn that they have bad breath may be worried and not know what to do, where to look, or who to talk to. As the friend, family member, business associate, or romance partner, you may want to learn more about halitosis before telling someone they have it.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Bad Breeth, Very Cureble
Having bad breath can pose a lot of problems for any person in life. When you have bad breath, there are a lot of things in life that you are unable to enjoy, like close contact with a loved one and even the taste of your food. Bad breath remedies are available for those who want to cure their chronic bad breath, and if you are one of those people who either cannot afford to visit a doctor or refuse to visit a doctor about some bad breath, here are some bad breath remedies that you can use at home to help you cure your bad breath.
Brushing and Flossing
Obviously, the biggest of the bad breath remedies is to take good care of your teeth. If you can not take good care of your teeth, then you probably do not really want to cure your bad breath because that is the number one cause of bad breath anywhere. If you want to try out some bad breath remedies make sure that you are starting with the obvious thing and taking good care of your teeth.
Avocado
Avocado is one of the lesser known of the bad breath remedies. Eating avocado can help many people to ease the chronic bad breath that ails them and everybody around them, but not eating too much avocado. It is not difficult to get rid of bad breath with avocado and it is easily found in the produce aisle of any grocery store in your local community.
Reduce Protein Intake
Proteins are one of the culprits when it comes to chronic bad breath. Eat less steak and chicken and fresher fruits and vegetables and you should surely see an increase in the number of people that are coming close to you. This is one of the most popular bad breath home remedies out there, and if you eat properly then you can make sure that you reduce your bad breath.
Drink Enough Water
If you drink enough water, you can easily cure your bad breath if it is not some more complicated medical problem. Having a dry mouth leads to bad breath and of the more common bad breath remedies water is one of the biggest ones. You can drink water out of a glass or eat fruits and vegetables, as they are packed with the water and that is a good one of the many bad breath remedies.
Brushing and Flossing
Obviously, the biggest of the bad breath remedies is to take good care of your teeth. If you can not take good care of your teeth, then you probably do not really want to cure your bad breath because that is the number one cause of bad breath anywhere. If you want to try out some bad breath remedies make sure that you are starting with the obvious thing and taking good care of your teeth.
Avocado
Avocado is one of the lesser known of the bad breath remedies. Eating avocado can help many people to ease the chronic bad breath that ails them and everybody around them, but not eating too much avocado. It is not difficult to get rid of bad breath with avocado and it is easily found in the produce aisle of any grocery store in your local community.
Reduce Protein Intake
Proteins are one of the culprits when it comes to chronic bad breath. Eat less steak and chicken and fresher fruits and vegetables and you should surely see an increase in the number of people that are coming close to you. This is one of the most popular bad breath home remedies out there, and if you eat properly then you can make sure that you reduce your bad breath.
Drink Enough Water
If you drink enough water, you can easily cure your bad breath if it is not some more complicated medical problem. Having a dry mouth leads to bad breath and of the more common bad breath remedies water is one of the biggest ones. You can drink water out of a glass or eat fruits and vegetables, as they are packed with the water and that is a good one of the many bad breath remedies.
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