Resolving the Bad Breath
Bad breath is an unpleasant odour during breathing or speaking, which can be noticed by the person himself/herself or his/her environment.
Many factors can cause bad breath. Foods, tobacco products, inadequate dental care, dry mouth, medicines, infections in the mouth and other medical reasons. For the treatment of bad breath, you should first consult a dentist. If bad breath is caused by tooth decay or gum problems, your dentist will share with you what kind of treatment should be performed here. If bad breath is caused by bacterial accumulation (plaque) on the teeth, the dentist may recommend a mouthwash or antibacterial toothpaste that kills bacteria. If there is an odour caused by tooth decay or gum disease, the dentist will apply one of the treatment methods suitable for the patient. If the bad breath problem is of intraoral origin, brushing the teeth regularly, using dental floss, gargling and consulting a dentist at least once every 6 months will eliminate the problem of bad breath.
Bad breath is usually a symptom of poor or incomplete oral hygiene. Unhealthy teeth and gums can cause bad breath. Of course, it can also be a sign of serious stomach disorders.
It is possible to prevent bad breath by brushing regularly at least twice a day, using dental floss and mouthwash, and regular medical check-ups.
If you still have bad breath after brushing, you may have food residue on your tongue. Try a tongue scraper or try brushing your tongue with your toothbrush to solve this problem and prevent bacterial accumulation and eliminate the odor problem.
Oral and dental health departments of health institutions deal with the complaint of bad breath. If there is no problem of oral origin after the control, gastroenterology or internal medicine departments can be consulted.
Bad breath can be treated permanently if the cause is correctly identified.