WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BAD BREATH

Also known as halitosis, bad breath affects millions of people in the world today, for a number of different reasons. Most people at some stage in their life will experience bad breath temporarily, but sometimes the condition can become chronic (long-lasting) and quite socially embarrassing.

The most common fundamental cause of oral malodour is a build up of plaque on the surface of the teeth due to a lack of brushing. This plaque in turn irritates the gums and causes gum disease. In general temporary bad breath is due to a lack of adequate oral hygiene (brushing teeth, using mouthwash, flossing etc.), but in some cases when the condition last for a long period of time it can be due to a more serious health condition such as stress or an abscess.

Saliva is the liquid within the mouth which helps to keep it clean. When individuals are under stress or are dehydrated then their levels of saliva can fall causing a particularly dry mouth. Along with factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption this is among some of the most common causes of bad breath.

Bad breath does not just originate in the mouth (although the gums, tongue and tonsils are the most common areas to harbour the cause); the nose has also said to play a role if the patient is suffering from a sinus infection, and also the stomach can, in rare cases, cause bad breath through acid reflux. If the cause of bad breath is still unidentified then it could point to a more serious yet rare condition such as a lung infection, liver failure or diabetes mellitus.

Bad breath is a condition which doctors and dentists are all too familiar with and they are there to help anyone who thinks they have a halitosis problem which can be easily treated. In most cases a stronger mouthwash or simple removal of impacted teeth is necessary.

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