Anyone would want their breath to stay fresh all day, every day. However, many factors can cause the breath to stink, and most are not even connected with oral health. At Roseville Dental Center, we are committed to helping our patients know all the threats that can compromise their oral and general wellness. So, for them to be aware of the habits and substances that can lead to bad breath, here is a list we prepared.
Common Causes of Bad Breath
Poor Digestive Health
Based on some studies, the gut has around 85 percent of good bacteria, while the other 15 percent is the bad ones. If this balance is disturbed, bad breath and even more serious complications may develop. Some of these health conditions can be recognized through the smell emitted by the mouth. For example, a fruity scent indicates diabetes, and fishiness is due to kidney issues.
- Solution: It is best for people to understand how their diet can cause an imbalance to the gut flora. Knowing what to do and eat can help in maintaining good digestive health.
Drinking Alcohol
Aside from the lingering smell, drinking alcohol can cause the mouth to dry—a significant factor for bad breath to occur. Also, once the body metabolizes the alcohol taken, a distinct odor is produced.
- Solution: If the patient notices the presence of bad breath after drinking, it is best to limit its consumption. Drinking water between shots can help prevent bad breath and also assist in limiting alcohol consumption.
Medicines
Medications like anti-allergies, muscle relaxants, antipsychotics, and diuretics have the side effect of drying the mouth. Dry mouth means that there is an insufficient production of saliva which allows bacteria to accumulate; thus leading to halitosis.
- Solution: Since these medications are essential, patients can take action by including the tongue when brushing. Aside from the teeth, the tongue can also home many bacteria, so keeping it clean can help manage bad breath.
Smoking
Aside from being hazardous for the body, there is one more reason to ditch smoking for good – bad breath. Smoking can cause the mouth to dry, and it also increases foul-smelling compounds to the lungs and mouth.
- Solution: The best thing to do is to stop smoking. Doing so not only helps keep the breath stay fresh but also maintains good general wellness.
There are other reasons that can cause halitosis to occur like mouth-breathing during sleep, eating foods with an intense smell, sinus infection, cavities, wearing oral appliances, and so much more. At our practice, the dentist would first determine the factors that cause the foul-smelling odor. Once this is done, the necessary procedures will be performed.
If you want to own a healthy, and fresh breath, Roseville Dental Center is here for you! To achieve this, check out our Bad Breath Treatment in Roseville, CA. You can also visit us at 1771 Pleasant Grove Blvd., #180, Roseville, CA 95747.