{"id":2019,"date":"2023-06-20T20:55:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T20:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgalaif.com\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2024-12-04T17:09:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:09:03","slug":"is-bad-breath-an-issue-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgalaif.com\/is-bad-breath-an-issue-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bad Breath an Issue for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halitosis<\/em> is the medical term for bad breath, which can be embarrassing and may cause anxiety. \u00a0Everyone gets bad breath from time to time \u2014 especially after eating garlic, onions or other strong foods. \u00a0However, \u00a0Chronic Halitosis<\/em> doesn\u2019t go away, and could indicate an oral health issue or a condition that\u2019s affecting another part of your body.\u00a0 Halitosis<\/em> may be a symptom of many different conditions, a warning message from your body. \u00a0Finding the root cause of Halitosis<\/em> is the first step in treating the problem.<\/p>\n

As consumers we are constantly bombarded with products and marketing for gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to counteract our bad breath. \u00a0But most of these products are only temporary measures, because they don’t address the cause of the problem. \u00a0Mints and gum do little to mask the powerful stench of garlic, onions, or fish. Drinking plenty of water will wash away some odor, but Volatile Sulfur Compounds<\/em>, or VFCs, are a common cause of bad breath. VFCs are the natural byproduct of bacteria, and bacterial overgrowth leads to foul mouth odor.<\/p>\n

You should be able to improve bad breath with consistent proper dental hygiene. \u00a0If simple self-care techniques don’t solve the problem make an appointment to see Dr. Galaif, to be sure a more serious condition isn’t causing your bad breath.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bad breath odors vary, depending on the source and\/or the underlying cause. Some people worry a lot about their breath, even though they have little or no mouth odor, while others may have extreme bad breath and not even know it. \u00a0Because it’s difficult to assess how your own breath smells, you can ask a close friend or relative to confirm bad breath questions.<\/p>\n

Potential Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most common cause of Halitosis<\/em> is poor oral hygiene. \u00a0Without proper oral hygiene \u2014 which includes brushing, flossing and routine dental cleanings, harmful bacteria invade your mouth and can multiply out of control. \u00a0This may lead to a variety of oral health issues such as Halitosis<\/em>, cavities and gum disease.<\/p>\n

While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of Halitosis<\/em>, it is not the only one. There are several other conditions that can cause bad breath, including:<\/p>\n