Probably almost every one of us has found ourselves inan awkward situation when there was an unpleasant smell coming from the mouth. What to do in such cases? A doctor answers this question for Jlady.ru readers. Anyone can have an unpleasant smell from the mouth after eating certain foods - garlic, onions, cabbage, and in the morning after sleep. Scientifically, this condition is called physiological halitosis. In this case, your best assistant is a toothbrush. But 25% of the world's population suffers from pathological halitosis. Here, any tricks are used: people use tons of mint candies and chewing gum, rub their teeth and tongue until holes, but the smell appears again and again.
Breath! Do not breath
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Causes of bad breath
Common causes of halitosis:
- Disease of the teeth
- Disease of gums and periodontium
- Inadequate oral hygiene
- Inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa
- Xerostomia - dryness of the oral mucosa
In the cases listed above, the following accumulate in the mouth:food debris and bacteria that emit an unpleasant odor, and it is not always possible to remove them at home. Therefore, we advise you to contact a dentist and begin treatment for halitosis. However, this problem is not always associated with problems in the oral cavity. 10% of cases of bad breath are caused by:
- Disease of the gastrointestinal tract
- Rhinitis, sinusitis, inflammation of the tonsils
- Lung disease
- Smoking, taking certain medications, various diets
- Disease of the endocrine system
Determine the disease by smell from the mouth
The smell of hydrogen sulfide is the smell of rotten eggs.This smell may appear with gastritis with low acidity, diverticulum of the esophagus or stomach, pyloric stenosis, diaphragmatic hernia, etc. Sometimes this smell may appear with ordinary overeating after the holidays. Sour smell and taste in the mouth. Often occurs with gastritis with high acidity, esophagus disease, ulcer of the duodenum and stomach. Bitter smell and taste in the mouth. May appear with liver or gallbladder diseases. Fecal odor from the mouth. This smell indicates dysbacteriosis, intestinal dyskinesia, intestinal obstruction. Urine odor occurs with kidney diseases. The smell of acetone, a sweetish taste in the mouth, the smell of rotten apples. These odors indicate diabetes mellitus, pancreas diseases.
Where to begin?
If you limit yourself to just brushing your teethin the morning and in the evening, start cleaning your tongue in the same way. This procedure is unpleasant, but effective. By removing plaque from your tongue, you will get rid of a huge number of bacteria, and you will no longer feel the smell of a "dead cat" in your mouth. Start using dental floss. It will help you remove plaque from between your teeth. Rinse your mouth after each meal.
Quick help
For quick relief from unpleasant odorThere are many effective ways to get rid of bad breath: lozenges, chewing gum, mouth fresheners - aerosols. And although their effect is not long-lasting, all these products can freshen your breath well at the right time. If you don’t have anything suitable in your purse, you can drink strong tea and gargle with clean water. Among the products, dill, carrots and apples are good for getting rid of bad breath. To get rid of the unpleasant smell of garlic, onions or alcohol, chew celery root or parsley. A coffee bean also masks the unpleasant smell well, just chew it. Bad breath often occurs in people whose profession is associated with the need to talk a lot and often. In these cases, the mucous membrane of the mouth dries out, the amount of saliva decreases, and it is a universal mouth cleaner. If you are faced with such a problem, drink water more often. One or two sips will not only freshen your breath, but also put your thoughts in order. Bad breath is, first of all, a social problem. There can be no talk of any sociability, charm and self-confidence here, and with a repulsive smell from the mouth, you are definitely not in danger! However, there is no need to despair and rub your teeth and tongue until holes, try miracle remedies, etc. Simple oral hygiene is familiar to us from childhood, and there is no need to invent anything new. If bad breath bothers you and those around you despite hygiene procedures, contact a dentist. This doctor will always be able to help you and suggest a solution to the problem. If the smell remains after visiting the dentist, the cause must be sought inside. Go to an ENT doctor, get examined by a therapist. Author:
