What is Bad Breath and How Does It Occur?
Bad breath is a disorder that causes social and psychological problems. 2 billion people in the world suffer from “Bad Odor” problem.
Temporary bad breath; It develops depending on the foods consumed (onion-garlic) and usually disappears within 24-72 hours. Persistent bad breath does not go away within a certain period of time and requires professional care, training and treatment.
Sulfur gases produced by anaerobic bacteria living in an oxygen-free environment in the mouth by dissolving food residues cause bad breath.
What are the causes of bad breath?
Bad breath; It has two sources: Intraoral and Extraoral. The cause of bad breath mostly originates from the oral cavity (inside the mouth).
Among the causes of bad breath originating from the oral cavity: Tooth decay, gum diseases, tongue surface coating, dry mouth and dental pathologies are among the most important causes.
There are also extra-oral causes of bad breath. These; ENT problems, lung disease, kidney and liver diseases, diabetes, hormonal reasons and medications used.
What is Applied in the Treatment of Bad Breath?
In the treatment, the factors that cause bad breath are determined and appropriate treatment planning is made. If the cause is gingivitis and associated bleeding, gum treatment is performed; if the cause is tooth decay, tooth decay treatment is applied.
It is usually eliminated to a large extent by brushing teeth, using interface cleaning tools, and scraping the tongue surface. In some cases, it is supported with chemical agents.
