In the terminology of medicine, an unpleasant smell has many names: halitosis or halitosis, stomatodizodiya. But still, as an unpleasant smell from the mouth, do not call it, it will not disappear. Therefore, you first need to deal with the cause of this scrupulous problem.
The human body is designed so that it can very quickly adapt to various kinds of environmental features.
Also with smells, we get used to them and simply stop noticing. And for this reason, we do not smell our own perfume, and any other strong smell ceases to act on us after a short period of time. But sometimes we do not want to breathe it through the nose, then the mouth comes to the rescue. But how to feel your own breath?
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Is your breath fresh?
Yes, this task is not easy. And yet it can be solved, for this there are several ways. The easiest is poll of others. But this will require qualities such as looseness and courage. And not the fact that others will respond objectively. Therefore, to cope with this task without the help of outsiders will conduct tests.
- Manipulations with a teaspoon. Turn the spoon over and swipe it around the tongue several times. On the spoon you will see the remaining white bloom or saliva. Now smell it - this is the smell of breath.
- Definition with the help of the wrist. In this test, you only need to lick your wrist and wait for a few seconds for the saliva to dry. This will be the smell of the front of the tongue, note that it is much weaker than the smell that is at the root of the tongue. This is due to the fact that the tip of the tongue is washed by antibacterial saliva, while its back part represents the concentration of odors.
Where do odors come from?
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First of all, some products, which we eat, have a peculiar smell, and secondly, an unpleasant smell appears from bad habits. But if these two points are omitted, then diseases of the oral cavity can be put in the first place of the causes of halitosis. Unpleasant odor may occur due to untreated caries. Periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis, tooth cysts, supragingival and subgingival dental calculus, as well as plaque are the causes bad breath. Some diseases of the dental cavity have their own odors, for example, gangrenous pulpitis. - Diseases of ENT organs occupy second place causes of bad breath, they have various inflammations, especially purulent ones. Sinusitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, diseases of the trachea and lungs, diseases that cause nasal congestion are all causes of bad breath.
- Third place belongs xerostomia or dry mouth. Why do we feel halitosis in the morning? The reason lies in the features of the body: during sleep, a smaller amount of saliva is produced than during wakefulness, so the mucous membrane dries out. The same happens during a long monologue. Some develop a chronic form of dry mouth - xerostomia. Saliva is a natural cleaner, it saves us from a million microorganisms that live in the mouth. Thus, the less saliva in the mouth, the worse it protects against diseases of the oral cavity, which, in turn, contributes to the appearance of an unpleasant smell.Dry mouth can be triggered by medication, and also appear with age, because the salivary glands are not so active.
- Leading position in the list is oral diseasesBut some “internal” diseases, for example, of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and liver, can also be the cause of bad breath. And a visit to the therapist due to an unpleasant smell in the mouth can be made only in the case when no dental diseases are detected. However, diabetes can be diagnosed precisely by the characteristic smell of acetone in the mouth. Therefore, you must immediately contact the therapist.
- Dentures can also smell bad. Loosened surface of the prosthesis can cause bacteria to multiply.
So, we got five reasons for the development of halitosis. Its main source is in the mouth.
The state of the oral cavity is directly dependent on the vital activity of the bacteria inhabiting it. They, like other living organisms, feed and excrete wastes, which are sulfur compounds. These compounds cause bad breath. Bacteria that secrete a large number of chemical compounds are called anaerobic. The name indicates the absence of oxygen. This group of bacteria lives in an oxygen-free environment, which is formed under the thickness of the plaque on the teeth and tongue.
Places of accumulation of microorganisms are tongue, gaps between teeth and gum lines. Periodontal disease leads to recesses between the teeth and gums (periodontal pockets). Such pockets are fertile ground for the development and accumulation of microorganisms in them, since they are difficult to clean out from there without the help of a dentist.
How to remove bad breath?
Due to the fact that the main cause of bad breath lies in bacteria, the fight against them, first of all, should include proper oral care. The stages of combat with them are as follows.
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We destroy bacteria by diet. It has been established that bacteria emit the most of all wastes after eating leftovers of protein foods - this is their favorite dish. For this reason, vegetarians are less susceptible to stale breath than "meat eaters." Correction of the diet in favor of dishes from vegetables and fruits will significantly reduce the population of bacteria and allow you to remove the smell from the mouth. - We reduce the number of bacteria using a toothbrush with toothpaste, dental floss, irrigator, mouthwash. The ultrasonic brush has proven itself to be good against bacteria. We also visit the dentist's office for professional teeth cleaning once every six months. All these activities contribute to the removal of plaque, preventing its further accumulation of food debris, which will deprive the bacteria of the food source, and as a result the unpleasant smell will also disappear.
- Cleansing the tongue is an important procedure for the removal of anaerobic bacteria. It is in it that these bacteria inhabit and multiply. But most of us forget to carry out his daily cleaning along with the teeth, although it should be done. In many cases, it is possible to avoid the appearance of halitosis only through a single cleaning of the tongue, without applying any other additional measures.
- We warn the development of bacteria. Every six months is necessary visit the dentist for a professional examination and early diagnosis of the onset of the disease. Even if there is no particular cause for concern, a competent specialist is able to detect its beginnings. For example, such a serious disease as periodontitis begins with a slight bleeding of the gums, and can end badly - the loss of healthy teeth.
Also at the doctor's office you can learn how to properly brush your teeth. Many of us simply do not know how to do it. The master class will help you learn what means you better remove plaque and how to prevent its further accumulation.Professional teeth brushing by a specialist every six months will help rid the teeth of dental plaque in the form of tartar without damaging the enamel.
Dental Consultation required in matters of denture care. Your doctor should teach you how to clean them properly. Like natural teeth, dentures can be a breeding ground for bacteria. They are cleaned when removed from the outside and from the inside with a regular toothbrush. After cleaning, placed in a container filled with an antiseptic solution.
Independent measures to combat halitosis
Reception of a large amount of water. Lack of water will lead to insufficient saliva formation, which will not cope with its task of effectively combating bacteria. Therefore, drinking large amounts of water throughout the day will help in your struggle with halitosis.
Infusions. Healers from different countries in the old days used various natural means of combating unpleasant odor. In the Far East, anise seeds were used, in Iraq - cloves, in Italy they ate parsley, in Brazil - cinnamon. Since ancient times, Russians have collected such plants as dill, kislitsa, strawberries, mint, bitter wormwood, St. John's wort, chamomile. An infusion for rinsing the mouth was prepared from these plants. Modern anti-odor agents in the composition contain oils of eucalyptus and menthol.
The condition of the teeth indicates how a person cares about their overall health.
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