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Causes Of Halitosis
By Viktor Radcliff Most people think that
bad breath
is caused only by poor dental hygiene. However,
chronic bad breath
, a condition known as
halitosis
, can stem from various medical problems,dry mouth and even the Atkins diet.If you have a consistent
bad breath problem
, it’s wise to visit your dentist in order to determinethe cause. There are several possible reasons for bad breath, such as dental decay or gum disease.But the dentist can diagnose other problems including yeast infections of the mouth, dentalcaries, poorly fitting dental appliances and periodontal disease.The medical condition
dry mouth
– also called xerostomia – can also cause bad breath.Anything that dries the mouth makes bad breath worse, because saliva cleanses the mouth. Whenthere isn’t enough saliva in your mouth to wash away food particles and bacteria, bad breath canresult. Alcohol, alcohol-containing mouthwashes, fasting and heavy exercise can all result in adry mouth as well, and worsen a bad breath problem. Drugs associated with producing drymouth may also produce bad breath – antidepressants, blood pressure treatments, diuretics andantihistamines.Bacteria on the back of the tongue are one of the most frequent 
causes of bad breath.
The bacteria produces a number of odors, including volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) which are believed to be a major contributor to halitosis. Some people with bad breath have a white or grayish coating on their tongue. Tongue cleaning is by far the most effective way of combating bad breath.Many people have occasional bad breath, often on first awakening, or following an evening of alcoholic partying. Certain foods like garlic and onions can produce bad breath, but onlytemporarily.A vitamin B or zinc deficiency can also cause your bad breath. Smoking can also do the trick, aswell as reducing your ability to taste foods, staining your teeth and irritating your gum tissues.Many medical problems can cause bad breath as a side effect – such as kidney disease, cancer,lung problems, infections of the throat, tuberculosis, gastroesophageal reflux, uncontrolleddiabetes, allergies and sinusitis.Additionally, many toothpastes can actually contribute to bad breath, because the foam-causingingredients actually promote the production of volatile sulfur compounds. Many mints andmouthwashes people use to combat halitosis have the opposite effect. They dry out gum tissue,worsening the problem, and only cover bad breath temporarily — at best.However, mouthwashes containing chlorine dioxide are very effective at combating bad breath.
The Bad Breath Test
It’s possible to suffer from bad breath without being aware of it. Some people suggest asimple test which you can do yourself to detect bad breath. The best way to find out if you have bad breath is to lick your wrist, wait ten seconds, and then smell your wrist.
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