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Bad breath is the bad smell that occurs when the breath is exhaled. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a problem that negatively affects people's social lives. Bad breath, which can be experienced for many reasons, causes the person to be uneasy in their relationships with their social environment and to have difficulty behaving comfortably. In order to communicate with people comfortably, it is necessary to get rid of the bad breath problem. In order to form or eliminate bad breath, it is necessary to first determine the cause of it.
Bad breath can be caused by food and inadequate oral care, as well as many other factors. 90% of the cause of bad breath is oral. Bacterial accumulation on the tongue, gum disease, tartar, lack of saliva, and tooth decay cause bad breath. Respiratory tract infections cause bad breath at a rate of 8%, while stomach disorders such as stomach ulcers and reflux can cause bad breath at a rate of 2%. In addition, some types of medication, cigarettes, alcohol and long-term fasting also cause bad breath.
Bad breath is a disturbing problem that not only bothers the person but also the people around them and negatively affects social life. For this reason, it is necessary to diagnose and start treatment as soon as possible.
If bad breath is caused by tooth decay or gum disease, it can be treated in a short time with the help of a dentist. In order to detect a dental problem, an oral-dental examination and oral x-rays can be taken to diagnose the disease and start treatment. However, if the cause of bad breath is any of the other symptoms, the person should first be examined, then blood tests should be requested to determine the condition causing the bad breath.
The primary cause of bad breath is not having proper and complete oral hygiene. Therefore, oral and dental hygiene should be done daily. Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush suitable for your teeth structure, using dental floss and gargling should not be neglected.
Tool cleaning is also very important, especially in the morning, along with dental care. Since bacteria accumulated in the mouth during the night settle in the tongue cavity, this area can cause bad breath. Therefore, cleaning the bacteria accumulated on the tongue with tongue cleaning sticks or brushes will prevent bad breath. In addition, people who use dentures should remove them at night to prevent bacterial accumulation and clean them thoroughly before putting them on the next day.
Consuming enough water is very important as it helps clean bacteria in the mouth. Consuming a small amount of water during the day causes these bacteria to settle in the mouth and causes bad breath. Therefore, increasing water consumption will prevent bad breath.
The person's smoking and alcohol consumption both trigger tooth deterioration and cause bad breath. Therefore, staying away from such habits will prevent bad breath.
If bad breath does not go away despite regular oral and dental health care, it will be useful to see a specialist doctor.
If all necessary oral and dental care procedures are performed to prevent bad breath, but the problem persists, other possible causes should be examined. For this, it is useful to see a specialist.
If the problem is caused by tooth decay and gum disease, your dentist can apply the most appropriate treatment methods for you and eliminate the existing bad breath. However, if the source of the problem is caused by a different condition, you can get help from an ENT specialist, gastroenterologist or consultation specialists with the guidance of your dentist. If you have tried every method for bad breath and have not been successful, you can learn the cause of your bad breath complaint by getting help from the specialist doctors of Private Vega Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic and start the necessary treatment for it.
