TACKLE BAD BREATH IMMEDIATELY

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TACKLE BAD BREATH IMMEDIATELY

• Curie.Health

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Bad breath

• Bad breath or oral malodor is the term given to
  any unpleasant smell or odor emanating from the
  mouth.
• This can cause a lot of embarrassment to those
  who suffer from it. There are a variety of oral
  and systemic causes for bad breath.
• However, oral causes are found to be more common.

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Bad breath
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Oral/ Dental Causes

• Poor oral hygiene 
• Brushing twice a day and flossing regularly
  reduce the build-up of Plaque, a bacterial film
  on the surface of the teeth. Build up of plaque
  eventually leads to gum disease (periodontitis).
• The presence of deep, food and plaque filled
  pockets between the teeth and gums in
  periodontitis can significantly compromise oral
  health and hygiene leading to oral malodor.

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Oral/ Dental Causes
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Oral/ Dental Causes

• Ill-fitting dentures or crowns can lead to the
  accumulation of plaque and food particles.
• Dental cavities Cavities in the tooth surface
  act as a reservoir for decaying food and plaque.
  Sometimes, due to pain associated with a dental
  cavity, oral hygiene is compromised by poor
  brushing habits.

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Oral/ Dental Causes

• Erupting wisdom tooth Inflammation of tissues
  around an erupting wisdom tooth (pericoronitis)
  can lead to food accumulation and poor hygiene
  practices due to the pain.
• Coated Tongue Failure to clean the tongue
  regularly leads to a build-up of food and plaque
  on the tongue surface, leading to bad breath.
• Oral infections Pus in the oral cavity due to an
  infected tooth or periodontitis can lead to a
  foul smell.

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Oral/ Dental Causes
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Oral/ Dental Causes

• Habits Certain habits such as mouth breathing
  can lead to a dry mouth due to reduced saliva.
  This leads to a bad mouth odor.
• Long-standing oral ulcers that interfere with
  oral hygiene.
• Smoking or tobacco chewing habits
• Rarely, oral cancer can lead to a bad breath

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Other causes

• Gastrointestinal problems such as reflux disorder
  and peptic ulcer (acidity)
• Liver and Kidney disorders
• Medications such as anti-histamines or
  anti-psychotics
• Enlarged, infected tonsils tonsillitis
• Chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip
•   Excessive alcohol consumption
• Dietary habits such as including a lot of onions
  or garlic

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Other causes
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Other causes
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What to do?

• Maintain oral hygiene
• Regularly clean the tongue surface
• Change any food, lifestyle habits that might be
  contributing to the problem
• Use sugar-free mints after meals
• Most Importantly, visit the dentist every 6
  months to one year. Any oral causes can be
  identified and treated promptly by your dentist.
  In the case of a systemic cause suspicion, your
  dentist will refer you to the concerned doctor.

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What to do?
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