Bad Breath
Bad Breath | Posted by 365Doctor | 2024 [UPDATED] | Comments
Bad breath is medically termed as
Halitosis. This is a very common cause for visit to Dentists, and occurs due to
bacterial infection, poor oral hygiene, and other underlying pathologies. About
35%- 45 % of world population suffers from halitosis, and surprisingly, in over
80 % of the cases, the cause is not poor oral hygiene! This is a serious dental condition, because if
left untreated, it may cause deep psychological concerns for many.
What is Halitosis? Halitosis is characterized by unpleasant odors exhaled while breathing. This is a very embarrassing situation for many, and results due to accumulation of bacteria inside the mouth due to gum disease, food or plaque, etc. Halitosis results when, the anaerobic bacteria, responsible for digesting food inside mouth, comes in contact with proteins containing amino acids, such as methione and cysteine. This results in production of volatile sulphur compounds, which are responsible for causing bad breath.
Causes
What is Halitosis? Halitosis is characterized by unpleasant odors exhaled while breathing. This is a very embarrassing situation for many, and results due to accumulation of bacteria inside the mouth due to gum disease, food or plaque, etc. Halitosis results when, the anaerobic bacteria, responsible for digesting food inside mouth, comes in contact with proteins containing amino acids, such as methione and cysteine. This results in production of volatile sulphur compounds, which are responsible for causing bad breath.
Causes
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