We give very little importance to our mouth as much as we give to our looks. But if people tend to shy away even when one has dressed to best or the kids turn their face off when you want to give a good bye kiss. The reason to this lies in your mouth. HALITOSIS or bad breath coming from mouth can be the reason for this social embarrassment.
1.The most common cause is the bacterial deposits on the teeth gums and tongue which accumulate as a result of poor oral hygiene measures.After having food a thin layer of plaque forms over the teeth which is a house to millions of bacteria. This has to be brushed off regularly failing which it thickens up and later forms calculus( hard deposits on teeth).
The bacterias produce foul smell as they feed upon the food stuck on the teeth leading to bad breath.
2.Second common reason for bad breath is recurrent upper respiratory tract infection. A long standing sinus infection, nasal secretions due to respiratory infections can be a big cause for the mouth to smell bad.
3.Another common reason is TONSIL STONES. Well don't know if many are aware of this or not but it can be a major reason for your child's mouth smelling bad even after meticulous brushing .
Tonsils are structured like prunes with many crevices and pockets in which bacteria and debris accumulate and form tonsil stones. This microbial proliferation inside these pockets leads to bad breath.
4.we all have heard that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth the vice versa holds true as well. IF the stomach has some indigestion problem, the reflux of acid and indigested food particles can cause foul smell from mouth.
5. Last but not the least check out your diet too. Certain food like excess of garlic or onions,too much of alcohol etc for that matter can be a culprit why your mouth never smells fresh. So check of the foods with pungent odours.
So go ahead and decode the reasons if you suffer from bad breath and then take the correct remedies for the same.
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