People with bad breath are often not even aware of this smell. The ones who are really bothered are the ones living in their close circle such as mother, father, spouse, friends. However, they avoid expressing this openly, perhaps because they are shy or do not want to offend that person.
The cause of bad breath is hydrogen sulfide compounds that grow in the mouth. Tooth decay, not washing the mouth properly after meals, food residues in the mouth, gum inflammation, cells shed from the oral mucosa are the most important factors in the formation of bad breath. In addition, the medications people use can also cause bad breath. Unfortunately, bad breath is also very common in stomach, intestine, lung, larynx and colon cancer.
BREATH SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH BREATH ODOR!!!..
Bad breath has a treatment depending on the cause. Bad breath should not be confused with halitosis. Bad breath; It shows that the person has a systemic disease. This problem can be caused by lung, stomach or intestinal problems such as chronic constipation. In recent years, it is discussed that in the early stages of cancer cases, the patient's breath smells and that early diagnosis can be made in this way.
IT EVEN EXISTS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
In the examinations performed in the mouths of primary school children in Istanbul; 80 percent of them are found to have decayed teeth. This shows us that the children do not brush their teeth. This situation signals that they will experience very serious gum problems and inevitable bad breath problems in the future along with cavities. It also shows the lack of awareness of families about dental care and also suggests that a neglectful generation may be formed…
HOW MANY TYPES OF BREAST ODOUR ARE THERE?
Physiological bad breath: This can also be called morning breath. It is an odor caused by the food and drink consumed, mostly due to residues sticking to the surface of the tongue. It is not permanent and is seen as a cosmetic problem.
Pathological odor: The cause of those originating from inside the mouth is tooth and gum diseases. The underlying odors originating from outside the mouth are problems experienced in the nose, nasal passages or upper respiratory tract.
Virtual bad breath: The patient thinks that they have bad breath. However, there is no obvious odor. The situation is corrected with examination and oral hygiene control.
Halitophobia: The patient with bad breath still feels bad after treatment. This is a psychological condition. There is no finding that shows that they have bad breath. The problem is solved with psychological support.
BRUSHING THE TONGUE PREVENTS IT BY 42 PERCENT
- Brushing your teeth prevents bad breath. We brush our teeth not to make them white; but to clean the residues that stick to the surface of our teeth. This prevents food residues from coming together with bacteria in the mouth flora. As a result, plaque, tartar and bad breath do not occur.
- After brushing your teeth in the evening, you should clean the interface with dental floss, an interdental brush or an oral irrigator. This way, areas that the brush cannot reach are also cleaned.
- Food residues stick to the surface of the tongue. Therefore, brushing your tongue is as important as brushing your teeth. There are many more bacteria, especially on the back of your tongue. Bad breath is eliminated by brushing your tongue by 42 percent. This rate is 35 percent with just brushing your teeth.
- The area under bridges in your mouth should be cleaned with dental floss or an oral irrigator.
- Semi-impacted wisdom teeth also cause bad breath. These teeth should be extracted and treated.
- People who drink little water and consume sticky, sugary foods often have cavities and gum problems because their saliva is low.
LIKE AMMONIA SMELL
The Helicobacter pylori microbe, which causes gastritis and ulcers, is also the cause of bad breath. In stomach problems caused by this microbe, an ammonia smell is often felt.
It has been observed that there are many more bacteria on the tongue surface in people with gum disease. This smell is caused by sulfur compounds.
Bad breath is very common in stomach, kidney and lung diseases, especially larynx cancer. In the past, men did not care about bad breath. Nowadays, they pay attention to bad breath and also give priority to oral aesthetics. Today, men give more importance to oral and dental aesthetics than women.
