What causes bad breath?
Bad breath is a common health problem which greatly affects the day-to-day activities of many people. The offensive odor from the mouth is unpleasant to those who come in close contact with bad breathers. The problems are usually doubled by psychological trauma which can lead to severe depression. Those who suffer from this problem usually feel isolated from the rest of society. This problem can, in many instances, even lead to marital disharmony.
Literally speaking, all human beings produce bad breath. Our oral cavity contains millions of anaerobic bacteria like fusobacterium and actinomyces which acts on the protein of food materials and putrifies them. This process results in the formation of offensive gases like hydrogen sulphide, methyl mescaptan, cadaverin, skatol, putrescine, ect… causing bad odor. If oral hygiene is not maintained properly, an individual will suffer from bad breath. Most of us are able to control this through regular brushing, tongue cleaning and gargling. Even after maintining cleanliness in the mouth some individuals may still suffer from offensive smell due to various causes which have to be diagnosed and properly treated.
Below are some of the most common causes of bad breath:
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