Blog Series – Bad Breath

It’s is something we have but we don’t always know we have, but other people do! It’s that moment when people suddenly take a step back from you, or all of a sudden they look away. Yes you have something nobody else wants… Bad breath!!!

Halitosis is the clinical name. You can use this term when someone comments on your breathe. No, it’s not bad breathe; it’s halitosis. Make sure you keep a straight face and look knowledgeable. This only works until Dr Google finds Wikipedia, and then you are done for.

Halitosis (bad breath) is a common condition caused by sulphur-producing bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and in the throat. Sometimes, these bacteria start to break down proteins at a very high rate and odorous volatile sulphur compounds are released from the back of the tongue and throat.

The main sites in the body that causes bad breath are the mouth, the sinuses, the lungs and the stomach.

The treatment for halitosis will depend on the underlying cause. Smoking, dry mouth, dental infections and nasal or sinus infections can cause bad breath. Good oral hygiene including cleaning, flossing and tongue cleaning is important. Other treatments may include mouthwashes, nasal spray or antibiotics.

Halitosis is not infectious. About 2.4% of the adult population suffers from bad breath.

However, some odours can indicate serious health issues and should not be ignored.

I would like to thank Roni (famous blog model) for her NOT liking halitosis pose!

Enjoy the Halitosis blogs – causes and treatments – below.

• Bad breath – The causes
• Bad breath – The dental aspect
• Bad breath – The dental prevention and treatment – Part 1
• Bad breath – The dental prevention and treatment – Part 2
• Bad breath – The dental prevention and treatment – Part 3 (Sinus/Nasal)
• Bad breath – The dental prevention and treatment – Part 4 – Back of the throat and beyond

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