When we examine why bad breath occurs, we encounter two different sources.
Other Than the Oral Cavity:
Bad breath that originates from somewhere other than the mouth is meant. The frequency of bad breath that occurs due to non-oral reasons is 13%, 4% of which are ear-nose-throat, 3% are both oral and ear-nose-throat, and 1% are digestive tract. Sometimes intestinal gases cause this.
- Especially in sinus and lung-related (respiratory tract) infections,
- Diabetes (smells like acetone),
- Kidney failure, rhemia (smells like ammonia),
- Liver failure, cirrhosis (smells like spoiled blood),
- Metabolism disorders (may be difficult to diagnose, sometimes a bad fishy smell)
- Hunger, diet, dry mouth, being fasted (In case of liquid food deficiencies, fat and protein in the body begin to break down, the by-products of this metabolism (reflected as bad breath).
- Constantly consumed foods and drinks that produce odors such as cigarettes, garlic, onions, coffee...
Oral Cavity Originated :
87% of the causes of bad breath originate from the oral cavity. These include; 51% from the tongue (Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, especially on the back of the tongue. These are the causes of bad breath in most people. The warm and moist environment of the mouth creates ideal conditions for these bacteria to grow),
- 17% from gingivitis,
- 15% from periodontitis,
- 17% from a combination of these.
These types of bad breath are not complex cases. The cause is obvious at the first examination. Problematic gum tissues can be easily detected by eye and easily treated. Sometimes the patient even shows the source of the smell himself.
