Bad breath while speaking causes a bad impression on the listener and he may consider you unhygienic. Gums, mouthwash, and, mints are just covering not the solution to a problem. You may experience it many times maybe at work or while going out. Although many people face this problem yet you should try to keep your mouth fresh to avoid this situation.
There are many factors either external or internal that can cause chronic bad breath and pinpoint the root cause. External factors include diet, smoking, and other things that are consumed externally. Internal factors which are dental hygiene and systematic diseases are also the reason for the same.
The five most common reasons for bad breath also known as halitosis are-
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Poor Oral Hygiene
Some people are prone to bad breath. If you think you are one of them, just add extra brushes and flosses to your daily routine. Also, you can carry a travel toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with you to avoid the situation. Another reason is periodontal gum disease which also leads to poor breath. Therefore, you should visit your Ottawa Dentists at least twice a year to maintain the good health of your teeth as well as for curing the bad breath.
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Diet Chart
The demands of your taste buds can affect the way your mouth smells. Foods with a higher smell have a higher capacity to make your mouth smell bad. The first culprits are garlic, onions, and some spices that undoubtedly make your food tasty but also make your breath smell bad. These odor particles mix with the bloodstream and then go towards the lungs which tamper with your breath while exhaling.
The second culprit on the list is coffee which has a strong taste and also has caffeine which dries out the mouth and decreases the Saliva in the mouth which later becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Alcohol works exactly like coffee. It also dries out the mouth and increases the opportunities for the bacteria to grow to cause bad breath.
The third culprit on the list is sugar. Bacteria feed on sugar which causes bad breath. The last culprit on the list is a high protein or low carb diet which is difficult to break down by the body emitting sulfurous gases which again causes bad breath.
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Smoking
Along with various diseases like cancer, heart diseases, strokes, and lung diseases, smoking also causes Bad Breath Treatment Ottawa as it is a tobacco-based product. All the products that are tobacco-based cause your mouth to smell bad.
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Digestive Issues
People who suffer from digestion issues like constipation, bowel issues, and poor digestion often cause acid reflux which results in a bad odor. It impacts negatively on you as well as others and if it continues, it will start smelling bad. It can also cause other diseases like-
- Esophagitis
- Ulcers
- Strictures
- Aspiration
- Pneumonia
- Barret’s esophagus
If not treated on time, it can also cause serious diseases like oesophageal cancer. So, if you feel that you have any such issues, you should make an appointment with a gastroenterologist to avoid such difficult situations.
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Other Medical Issues
Some diseases cause halitosis like respiratory infection, a blood disorder, post-nasal drip, and kidney diseases. Bad odor also comes because of the formation of bacteria.
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