What are the causes of bad breath (halitosis)?

L'bad breath, also called halitosis, is one of the oral cavity problems that people are most concerned about because of its impact on the social life of sufferers.

Some foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath, a problem that can be caused by many different factors.

Most common causes of bad breath

🍝 Food
La degradation of food particles inside the mouth And around the teeth can Increase bacteria and cause a bad smell; eating certain foods (onions, garlic, spices, etc.) can also cause bad breath because these foods, once digested, enter the bloodstream, Are transported to the lungs and affect breath.

🚬 Cigarettes
Smoking causes a unpleasant smell in the mouth; smokers also have Increased likelihood of gum disease Which, in turn, cause bad breath.

⚠️ Poor oral hygiene
Without proper daily oral hygiene food particles remain in the mouth, causing bad breath. The tongue also Can trap bacteria that produce bad odors!

💦 Dentures
They go cleaned regularly Otherwise they may harbor odor-causing bacteria.

👄 Dry mouth
Saliva helps clean the mouth by removing odor-causing particles. The chronic dryness of the mouth can be caused by a salivary gland problem and some diseases.

💊 Drugs
Some drugs can indirectly produce bad breath by contributing to the dry mouth. Others can be broken down in the body and release chemicals that can be carried on the breath.

🆘 Infections in the mouth
Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as the removal of a tooth, or as a result of tooth decay, gum disease, or mouth ulcers.

Although many people try to cope with halitosis with chewing gum and mouthwash these remedies are only temporary because they do not solve the root of the problem; that is why in the case of persistent bad breath is always good Visit the dentist for a thorough checkup That can help identify the cause of the problem!

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].