Bad breath is quite a bothersome situation, caused by various factors. Some people notice this by themselves, while some visit dentist upon recommendation of others. Approximately 87% of bad breath is caused by problems at mouth cavity, which requires treatment by dentists. In examination of people with bad breath, mostly seen are decays in teeth, swollen bleeding teeth, or semi-embedded wisdom tooth, or apse caused by fully embedded wisdom tooth. Using old defective prostheses causes piling up of food and reduces saliva due to insufficient functioning of salivary glands, and is among the most important reasons of bad breath. Other reasons are;
• Alcoholism, kidney, diabetes
• Sinusitis and post-nasal drainage
• Cotton mouth, high-protein diet
• Over-smoking
• Some vitamin supplements, antihistaminics, calcium brokers, psychiatric medicines
• Onion, garlic, spice in diets, going on a diet, hunger, fasting (oruç).
To remove bad breath; take good care of your mouth, use dental floss after brushing teeth. Regularly visit dentist and have your tartar cleaned, renew any broken filling or worn-out prostheses. Drink plenty of water, chew cinnamon and menthol gums. Consume sugary and floury food less. Quit or reduce smoking.
