Persistent bad breath is called halitosis. It appears due to anaerobic bacteria that live in plaque. These microorganisms emit a gas that has a very unpleasant odor – it makes our breath stale. Moreover, the more bacteria in the mouth, the more unpleasant the breath becomes.
The ideal environment for the growth of microorganisms is food particles stuck in the interdental spaces and two to three days of plaque, which quickly accumulates in the gum area. Over time, it mineralizes and turns into tartar, bacteria begin to colonize it.
Now, even if you brush your teeth with an electric brush and use an irrigator, you will not be able to completely get rid of bad breath on your own, only a hygienist can remove tartar.
Also, the cause of bad breath can be:
• Caries
• Diseases of periodontal tissues
• Poor fit of crowns
• Drying of the oral mucosa due to diseases of the salivary glands
• Difficulty in teething wisdom teeth
• Dentures
• Inflammatory Diseases of the Throat
• Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Metabolic Disease
Therefore, if you brush your teeth well, but the unpleasant smell still remains, then it is better to seek help from a dentist. He will find out what is the cause of the appearance of halitosis, and, if necessary, will involve specialists from other medical fields in the treatment.
Bad breath can be found in both adults and children. The causes of halitosis are not related to age, but usually bad breath in a child occurs due to inflammation of the mucous membrane or due to pieces of food stuck in the carious cavity. If you notice that your child has bad breath, it is best to visit a dentist.
How to eliminate bad breath:
• Floss and irrigator clean interdental spaces.
• Clean the tongue with a special brush, paying special attention to its root.
• Drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day.
• Visit the dentist regularly.
• Once every six months, undergo a professional hygiene procedure.