Halitosis; common oral issue.
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Read down to get more information about the factors that causes this condition.
An estimated sixty-five percent of population have bad breath. In that Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin.
Bad breath or halitosis is caused by a variety of factors. In most cases, it is caused by :
- Food remaining in the mouth on the teeth, tongue, gums, and other structures, collecting bacteria.
- Dead and dying bacterial cells release a sulfur compound that gives your breath.
- Certain foods, such as garlic and onions, contribute to breath odor.
- Periodontal disease often causes persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
- Persistent bad breath may mean a sign that you have gum disease.
- Dieters sometimes develop unpleasant breath from fasting.
- Dry mouth or xerostomia may also cause bad breath due to decreased salivary flow.
- Tobacco products cause bad breath, stain teeth, reduce your ability to taste foods and irritate your gum tissues.
- Bad breath may also be a sign that you have a serious health problem, such as a respiratory tract infection, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment.
- Bad breath may also be caused by medications you are taking, including central nervous system agents, anti-Parkinson drugs, antihistamines/decongestants, anti-psychotics, anti-cholinergics, narcotics, anti-hypertensives, and anti-depressants.
