Unfortunately, Bad breath still a taboo subjectNobody likes to talk about bad breath or point it out to others. However, bad smells from the mouth can be incredibly unpleasant for everyone around you and even for the person affected. Bad breath is not a disease in the true sense, but is more of a symptom. Insidious, those affected often do not notice that they suffer from bad breath. If no one points out the unpleasant smell from the mouth, improvement is rarely in sight. Which Causes of bad breath In today's blog post, we will explain to you what this problem can be and how you can actively combat it.
Bad breath: It does not always have to be caused by illness
Bad breath does not always occur as a symptom of an illness. The cause of unpleasant odors from the mouth is often caused by eating very odorous foods or drinks. Onions, garlic, coffee, alcohol and various medications can cause bad breath in the short term. What is particularly characteristic of short-term bad breath is that in most cases it originates directly in the oral cavity. It cannot be traced back to deeper diseases or gastrointestinal problems. Nevertheless, persistent bad breath can always be a sign of a disease.
Short-term bad breath is characterized by the fact that it can only be detected in the exhaled air and only for a specific, relatively short period of time. If bad breath occurs outside the oral cavity, it can also be detected when exhaling through the nose. In this case, it is referred to as halitosis.
Bad breath and its most common causes
When anaerobic bacteria in the oral cavity break down food residues into volatile chemical compounds, the substance known as unpleasant smell of decay. This is usually based on sulphur compounds. The bacteria that cause the odour feel at home on
- protruding tooth and crown edges,
- in interdental spaces,
- on the tongue papillae
- and in gum pockets
particularly well. If you do not brush your teeth regularly or thoroughly enough, these “Putrefactive bacteria” proliferate massively. This creates the bad smell from the mouth. Incidentally, poorly fitting fillings cause for bad breath.
Bad breath and its rarest causes
bad breath, which does not result in bacterial degradation products, can be caused by various other diseases. Diseases of the
- paranasal sinuses,
- maxillary sinus,
- Lunge,
- gastric mucosa
- and the intestine
If the actual disease is successfully diagnosed and treated bad breath also disappears.
Effectively treat bad breath
Thorough and regular dental and tongue hygiene forms the basis against bad breath. Not only the choice of the right toothbrush plays an important role, but also the use of additional dental care products such as dental floss and interdental brushes in the area of hard-to-reach interdental spaces. Disinfectant mouthwash and tongue scrapers can also play their part in thorough dental hygiene contribute.
To effectively prevent bad breath, we recommend our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush. When used regularly, it not only eliminates bad breath caused by putrefactive bacteria, but also ensures sparkling white teeth and healthy gums.
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