Halitosis Bad Breath

A persistent, unpleasant odour in exhaled breath, usually not serious, is commonly called "Bad Breath" or "Halitosis." People with bad breath can feel embarrassed and even anxious about their mouth odour.

There are a number of over-the-counter mints, gums, mouthwashes, mouth fresheners, etc., created particularly to fight this condition, but these work only for a short amount of time, i.e., they are temporary fixers only.

Our dentists at Muskaan Dentals can find and fight with this oral issue in an easy way.

They'll smell the odour from the mouth and rate it on a six-point intensity scale. Then they'll examine the strongest source of smell, which comes from scraping the back of the tongue.

There are many ultra-modern detectors that facilitate the process more effectively.

• Gas chromatography is a type of test that measures three different volatile sulfur compounds.
• The level of the enzyme beta-galactosidase is directly related to bad breath.
• Halimeter to check for a low level of sulfur in the body.
• The BANA test is used to determine the level of a particular enzyme caused by the bacteria responsible for halitosis.

Our dentists take the scraping and smell test to work out if the person has halitosis or not.

Causes:

1. Food particles that are stuck in between teeth can cause this issue. Foods such as garlic and onions can cause bad breath.
2. People who consume tobacco products have an increased possibility of gum issues such as bad breath and other oral infections.
3. People suffering from multiple diseases like liver failure, cancer, metabolic diseases, etc., experience foul breath due to the mixture of chemicals in their bodies.
4. Saliva is crucial for oral health as it helps to clean the mouth. A dry mouth, either naturally or for a selected reason, will produce a bad odour.

There are many reasons why you might have bad breath. Your mouth also acts as a sort of a natural glasshouse that enables these bacteria to grow. After you eat, bacteria goes after the food left in your mouth.

Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Brushing and flossing twice a day and cleaning between your teeth can help to eliminate all that bacteria that's causing it. Try making lifestyle changes, such as brushing your teeth and tongue after eating, using dental floss, and drinking plenty of water.

If your bad breath persists after making such changes, see our dentist.

Our dentists are well qualified to provide the best services in oral care and hygiene. Visit us at www.muskaandentalsglobal.com for an appointment.