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WHAT IS BAD BREATH?
Bad Breath is a simple metabolic equation. Almost all cases of Bad Breath is caused by Volatile Sulfur Compound (VSC) produced by a group of ANAEROBIC Bacteria which living a in our mouth and throat and the digestion tract. These Bacteria are there to assist human digestion by breaking down proteins found in specific foods, mucus or phlegm, blood, and in diseased or “broken-down” oral tissue. Once the coating is staying longer then the bacteria are able to break down the proteins contained in the coatings. Under certain conditions, these Bacteria start to break down proteins at an abnormal high rate which released the odorous and “lousy-tasting” sulfur compounds – Bad Breath.
Causes of bad breath
- Poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of bad breath. When you do not brush and floss your teeth on the daily basis, any food trapped between your teeth or in your gums will be broken down by the bacteria and eventually causes bad smell.
- Oral diseases and infections, especially periodontitis, which has a distinct strong smell. Tooth decay, and abscessed teeth are also responsible for bad breath.
- Mouth wounds or ulcers such as extraction wounds, Syphilis oral ulcers and tumor.
- People who wear prostheses or braces and do not keep good oral hygiene can easily have bad breath.
- Smoking: Cigarette smoke causes an immediate effect on your breath because the chemicals and residue from the smoke remain in your mouth and airways. Smoking also increases your risk of developing gum disease which is another cause of bad breath. As well as making your breath smell, smoking also causes staining and loss of taste and irritates your gums.
- Asthma or respiratory diseases that result in nasal congestion and mucus can cause bad breath.
- Dry mouth can cause bad breath. Saliva flow naturally flushes away bacteria and food debris in your oral cavity. When people have dry mouth, more food and bacteria are trapped in your mouth. Food will be broken down by bacteria and causes bad smell.
- Mouth breathing can cause bad breath as it makes your mouth dry.
- Diseases of respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract such as sinusitis, nasal cavity tumor, tonsillitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, lung diseases or tuberculosis.
- Some medications like antidepressant drugs, chemotherapy , diabetes, stress and fasting can cause dry mouth which leads to bad breath.
If you have one of these following habits or conditions, you may be at risk of having bad breath:
- Drink less than 8 glasses of water a day
- Always eat high-protein diet such as dairy products, meat or nuts
- Usually eat food that contains certain spices such as garlic or onions
- Eat high-sugar or acidic diet
- Consume alcohol
- You are a coffee drinker
- Have dry mouth
- Regularly use toothpaste, mouthwash or similar products that form bubbles
- You are a smoker
- Always stay up late at night
- Under a lot of stress
- Continuously take certain medications
- You are experiencing a hormonal change
- Have medical history of diabetes, kidney problems or liver diseases
- Have nasal or sinus diseases
- You are suffering from allergy with nasal congestion and mucus
- You are a snorer
- Undergoing a chemotherapy or radiotherapy
What are effective ways to test your own breath ?
- The easiest way is to ask your family members or someone you can trust to check your breath for you
- Lick the back of your hand. Let it dry for about 10 seconds and then smell it
- Rub your gums with your finger and smell it
- Check from reactions of people you interact with
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