Bad Breath or Halitosis.. Solutions

Have you ever talked to someone and felt distancing themselves? Or have you noticed strange breath even though you have brushed your teeth? Let’s talk about bad breath, how can we manage and get rid of halitosis –  an oral problem that many people are worried about but dare not talk about!

Causes Bad Breath

Bad breath comes from bacteria in mouth. It is not caused by forgetting to brush your teeth, but can come from various causes.

Improper oral hygiene

If foods are not cleaned, bacteria collects teeth, gums and your tongue. Bacteria break down foods or starts to decompose with an unpleasant odor. Or if wearing dentures that is not properly cleaned, bacteria, fungi, and food particles can cause smells.

Oral or medical health problems

Gingivitis, tooth decay, a lack of saliva (dry mouth of xerostomia) are all causes of bad breath. Bad breath may be a symptom of certain medical conditions including chronic sinusitis, diabetes, liver or kidney disorder or gastrointestinal diseases.

Strong-smelling foods

Foods and its smell, such as garlic, onions or spicy foods as they are absorbed by your body can cause bad breath.

Smoking

In addition to making teeth yellow, it also causes bad breath.

Find solutions for health oral health with no more bad breath. It is not only embarrassing, but can also have a significant impact on our daily lives including reduced confidence when talking to others, relationship problems on discomfort on interacting with people around you or poor oral health that can indicate other more serious tooth problems.

Managing Bad Breath

Don’t worry, There are several simple things you can do to solve the problem of bad breath. What are the treatments to manage bad breath?

  1. Brush and Floss Properly: Brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes. Flossing remove food particles stuck between teeth gaps.
  2. Use mouthwash: Choose a type that contains chlorine dioxide that helps killing bacteria in mouth.
  3. Drink plenty of water: Water washes bacteria in mouth and helps stimulate saliva production.
  4. Avoid strong-smelling foods: If you must eat them, brush or rinse your mouth after eating them.

Treatment of Bad Breath

If management methods do not help, visit your dentists to diagnose if bad breath may possibly be due to oral infections or other dental problems. The treatment of bad breath will be based on what might be the source of oral problem. Some possible oral treatment options will include below:

Teeth Cleaning and Scaling

A professional clean and scale removes hard calculus and food debris that may be stuck on teeth. This option address plaque buildup and poor oral healthcare.

Deep Clean or Root Plan

Gums may be clean and scaled to get rid of gingivitis or periodontal disease.

Other Dental Procedures

If the cause of bad smell is due to other tooth infection, your dentist will remove the damaged or infected area with dental fillings, crowns or root canal treatment based on its severity.

If your dentist has addressed and removed the potential dental issues halitosis still persists, they will likely refer you to your primary healthcare provider as it could be a sign of other health problems.

Comparison between Bad Breath Treatment Options

Benefits of teeth clean, scale and polish

  • Simple, affordable, fast treatment option recommended bi-annually
  • Maintains good oral health and prevents potential oral problems  

Limitations of teeth clean, scale and polish

  • Gets rid only of teeth surface plaque and tartar that may not be the source cause of bad breath

Benefits of deep cleaning

  • Gum cleaning removes bacteria under gums that causes smells and gum recession keeping gums healthy
  • Fast and simple treatment option if cause is due to bacteria around gum tissue area 

Limitations of deep cleaning

  • May require local anesthesia and gums may bleed during treatment
  • Addresses bad breath issue if the source is due to bacteria in gums 

Benefits of other dental procedures

  • Depending on the severity of infection or damage to tooth, your dentist performs the correct corresponding treatment to remove the source tooth problem

Limitations of other dental procedures

  • only addresses oral dental problems. If bad breath remains, it may indicate other health problems unassociated with oral health that requires a medical practitioner to diagnose.    

If you still have bad breath after trying these methods, it could be a sign of another health problem. You should consult your doctor to determine the exact cause.

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Conclusion

With good oral care and some lifestyle changes, you can have fresh breath throughout the day. Remember, good oral health not only helps you feel more confident when talking to others, but it is also an important part of your overall health.

If you worried it about bad breath, don’t hesitate to consult your dentist at dental Planet clinic who is ready to provide you with advice tailored to your specific needs.