Bad breath, called halitosis, affects many people. The odor from foul-smelling gases produced by bacteria decomposing.
The accumulation of bacteria is usually due to poor oral hygiene (teeth, tongue) or periodontal disease.
Food waste attached to the teeth causing plaque buildup is the raison of brushing teeth after every meal. The plaque, a mixture of saliva, food and bacteria, promotes tooth decay and contributes to bad breath.
Some medications reduce the production of saliva, facilitating the accumulation of volatile compounds, a source of bad breath.
The odor can also come from the lungs. Some foods such as garlic and onions pass rapidly into the blood. The blood carries the smell of the lungs which expire the smell of food.
The morning breath is usually caused by a decrease (normal) production of saliva, facilitating the accumulation of bacteria. The morning breath usually goes away after drinking or eating. We brush our teeth and tongue after breakfast.
The mouthwash does not replace the toothbrush and floss.
22 avril 2010
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