Halitosis is the medical term for what people generally call chronic bad breath. Though not a severe health condition, bad breath can negatively impact your personal life. Having persistent lousy breath can display your personality as a negative one. People spend millions of dollars annually to access quality oral care products. Plus, it is a condition that can affect anyone and everyone.
There was a misconception earlier that stomach ailments cause bad breath. However, now it is widely known that this problem arises in the mouth 85-90% of the time. Tonsil stones are also sometimes responsible for this.
If you suffer from bad breath, the people around you would usually refrain from telling it to save you from embarrassment. That is why you have to diagnose the presence of this condition.
The general method of cupping your hands around the mouth won’t help. The following tests can help:
Use your non-dominant hand to pull out the tongue and hold it. Wipe the back using a clean cotton sob for 15 seconds. Smell the swab after a few minutes. It would give you an idea of how your mouth smells.
With the help of an unflavoured dental floss, clean the area between your teeth. Smell it after a few minutes, and you can understand how your mouth smells.
Having bad taste in your mouth frequently is also an indicator of bad breath.
Do people offer you mints of chewing gums quite more than expected?
If people step back slightly while conversing with you, chances are that your breath does not smell good. Ask a trusted person, family or friend about the same. The conversation may be embarrassing, but it would prevent you from being embarrassed in front of strangers.
Another misconception that is still believed is that proper oral hygiene can treat the issue. That is why people go on buying costly toothpaste and mouthwash. These oral hygiene tools only act as temporary solutions and cannot solve the fundamental problem.
People use immediate fixes like flavouring agents, breath mints, chewing gums, etc. also only act as a cover-up.
Would you like to learn more? Please schedule an appointment by contacting our practice to learn more about bad breath prevention. Our Dentists will also recommend treatments and solutions for the same.
Don't let bad breath hold you back any longer. Book a consultation with Dento Mak Dental Surgery in Epping and get a fresh start today.
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