All About Bad Breath |
Posted: October 17, 2018 |
Halitosis (medical term) or commonly known as bad breath, is a description of a foul-smelling odor that comes from the mouth cavity of a person. Having bad breath means that it is a sign that the person has poor dental health habits or suffering from other health problems. Halitosis lowers self-esteem and affects personal relationships of an individual. Friends and colleagues may not feel comfortable telling this to you. One of the best ways to find out if you have bad breath is to lick the inside of your wrist, wait five seconds, and then smell it. Causes of bad breath:
Different types of smells in correlation to different systemic diseases:
Ways to minimize to minimize halitosis and to improve your breath, keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Your dentist can recommend the best mouthwashes and toothpastes for you to neutralize volatile sulfur compounds and help control odor-causing bacteria found in the mouth. Taking proper care of your gums and teeth and visiting the dentist at least twice a year are the easiest ways to avoid these issues. Always remember, preventing halitosis is always easier than treating it.
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