Quite often bad breath or halitosis occurs simply because brushing or flossing is not done correctly. But there are a few totally different reasons th...
Quite often bad breath or halitosis occurs simply because brushing or flossing is not done correctly. But there are a few totally different reasons that can cause this condition. Most people would not even dream that some of the causes of halitosis are so remarkable.
To give you an example,
diabetes is a disease of insulin imbalance in the body. But it is also connected to gum disease which causes bad breath. This happens because the diabetic’s blood circulation can result in the gums getting infected. The infection results in bad breath. Another reason is that the diabetic has low immunity to many diseases, including gum disease. This problem is aggravated in people who smoke because smoking, too, causes bad breath.
Halitosis, when it is linked to gum disease caused by diabetes, should be correctable. As long as the blood sugar is kept under control, the diabetic will be able to get rid of bad breath. His sugar levels can be lowered by medication. Those with diabetes -- and others -- should also not smoke and should also see the dentist regularly.
Certain medications, gastric disorders, and liver disease can also result in bad breath. All these conditions help in the growth of bacteria which cause halitosis. It may not be a simple matter to get rid of bad breath in such cases. But there are some tips that can be of help. You must brush after every meal, use an alcohol free mouthwash to rinse your mouth and if that does not help, then a diluted mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water should be used as a rinse and gargle. If a child is using the peroxide mixture then be careful that it is done under supervision because it should not be swallowed.
There are still other reasons for bad breath like cold and allergies. A lot of cold symptoms can be treated with over the counter or prescription medicines. There are also many allergy medicines also knows as antihistamines which can help with a runny nose, cough, sore throat, sinus problems and others and these will also concurrently help with the bad breath. Medical practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and medical journals as also the internet will be of great help in providing information on how to deal with this kind of problem.
Avoid smoking and drinking as both these add to the bad breath problem. When going on a date, do not have strong goods like garlic, hot and pungent foods, spices, onions and the like. Foods like fried chicken or spicy chili dishes that may cause gastric problems are also best avoided. Gastrointestinal problems caused by these types of foods are also the cause of bacteria proliferating; these bacteria also cause halitosis.
Additionally, there are many online resources which can be of help to a person who has bad breath and these are all available on the internet. There is an Online Treatment Advisor of the National Medical Society, which gives you great information available at the following link: http://www.ccspublishing.com/journals/treatment/bad_breath_halitosis/1_halitosis.htm. This web page has a simple questionnaire for people to fill out in case they are suffering from bad breath. It asks important questions like how long the person is suffering form bad breath, how old he is, whether he is having other problems, etc.
This questionnaire provided by the National Medical Society will help the halitosis patient pinpoint the cause of the halitosis condition. It will also give advice as to the correct treatment to alleviate the problem. This treatment takes into account the unique aspects of the person’s general health condition and helps in finding the proper treatment.
There are other websites like About.com which give free information about halitosis. And there are sponsored links available on the site which will help you find products which will lessen your problem. However, this does not mean that you should not consult a medical practitioner for advice; it will just give you more information to work with.
