14 minutes agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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Often You must have seen that some people have problems with halitosis. Many times, because of this, they shy away from talking openly to others or feel embarrassed. Nevertheless, often people ignore this problem as a minor.
It is normal to smell for some time after eating things like garlic and onion. But when this problem remains constant, it is not right to take it lightly because sometimes it can also be a sign of any serious disease hidden in the body.
This is a common problem, which affects 1 in every 4 individuals worldwide. According to a study published in the journal ‘Clinical Oral Investigation’ in 2017, about 31.8% of the population in the world is affected by the smell of breath.
So let’s today News of the need I will talk about the problem of smell of breath in detail. Will also know that-
- What are the reasons for breathing smell?
- How can this problem be avoided?
Expert: Dr. Lakshmi Tandon, Dentist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Kanpur
Question- What are the reasons for smell of breath?
answer- Breaths are usually caused by bad oral hygiene. But sometimes it can also be a sign of any internal disease hidden in the body. Understand it from the graphic below-
Come, now let’s understand in a little detail about the above points.
Puped oral hygiene
Due to not brushing and flossing properly regularly, bacteria in the mouth start growing rapidly. This not only smells smells, but can also cause cavity and gum diseases.
Dry mouth
Saliva helps to clean the mouth and keep bacteria-free. When the body does not make enough saliva, the mouth dries up and smells smells. Smoking and some medicines can also cause this.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)
It is a digestive problem, in which the stomach acid is back into the esophagus, which can smell.
Tonsil stone
When the dirt inside the food or the mouth gets stuck in the membranes of the tonsils, it rigid over time and takes the form of calcium deposition. These are called tonsil stones. Because of this, bad smell starts coming from the mouth.
Gum disease
Plaque (the sticky layer frozen on the teeth) can cause the problems of gums swelling and bleeding. This directly affects the bad breath.
Nose, throat or lung infection
Infections in the nose, throat or lungs can also cause smell of breath. For example, in a disease like pneumonia, the mucus coming from the lungs can be smelly.
Diabetes
Diabetic people have a high risk of gum disease, which can cause smell of breath.
Liver or kidney disease
Toxins are not able to get out of the body when liver or kidney does not work properly. These toxins can cause smell in the breath.
Question- What is usually in the problem of smell of breath?
answer- It causes constant bad odor from the mouth, which may seem uncomfortable and disturbing others. This may make a person feel embarrassed, reduce confidence and he starts to interact with people or to avoid going to social places. Sometimes it can also cause problems like mental stress and loneliness.
Question- How is the smell of breath treated?
answer- Treatment of smell of breath depends on its real cause. If the cause is a bad oral hygiene, you can get relief from regular brushing, flossing and dental cleaning.
Doctors treat if the root of smell is an internal problem such as oral disease, dry mouth, gastroesophagy reflux disease, diabetes or liver-kidney disease. Identification of the correct cause and the smell of breath can be relieved over time after proper treatment.
Question- What are the ways to avoid the smell of breath?
answer- For this, adopt good oral hygiene and avoid reasons that can dry or infect the mouth. Understand some ways to avoid the graphic below-
Question- Can any home remedies be helpful to remove the smell of breath?
answer- Some easy home remedies can prove to be very helpful in reducing the smell of breath. Understand it from the graphic below-
Question- Can chewing gum or mouth freshener can get rid of the smell of breath?
answer- Dentist Dr. Lakshmi Tandon states that no, this can only hide the smell of breath for some time. But permanent solution is not found. These remedies only press the superficial odor, while the real cause of smell remains. If you want to get rid of forever, then treatment of the correct cause is necessary.
Question- In which case it is necessary to see a doctor?
answer- If the smell of breath remains continuously despite regular brushing, mouthwash and home remedies, then it is necessary to show the dentist. Especially when the smell also feels symptoms of gums, swelling, pain, dryness or any disease.
These can be a sign of an internal problem, which is necessary in time. Do not worry, the smell of breath is not a matter of shame. Usually, knowing this, treating it, this problem is solved.
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