What Does My Bad Breath Mean For My Dental Health?
Posted on 8/1/2024 by Century Dental
Researchers at the American Dental Association have been studying halitosis, or bad breath, for years. They have found that one in four adults struggle with halitosis. If you are worried about your breath and fighting halitosis, did you know that your bad breath can signal there is something wrong with your body? Here are some descriptions of bad breath and your dental health.
Why Do I Have Bad Breath?
Nearly all forms of halitosis that humans have are due to the bacteria in your mouth. Good bacteria that exist in your mouth help you break down the food you eat and digest it. Bad bacteria cause dental caries, which can turn into cavities, and periodontal disease, which causes gum disease.
Are There Different Types of Bad Breath?
While nearly everyone gets halitosis from time to time, different types of bad breath signal issues with your body. For example, if the bacteria smell coming out of your mouth has an undertone of sulphur, you may have a cavity. If you have a bitter taste in your mouth and breath that smells like pus or sickness, you may have a tooth infection or an abscessed tooth.
Bad breath can also diagnose ailments in your body. For example, if you have a sinus infection, your bad breath may smell moldy. If you have diabetes, your breath may actually smell fruity or sugary.
How Can I Help My Bad Breath?
If you are tired of dealing with bad breath, there are things you can do to help it. First, be sure to keep hydrated. Hydration cuts down on the number of bacteria in your mouth. Also, you may want to make sure you are using toothpaste that contains both types of fluoride because they can aid you in fighting the bacteria that cause bad breath.
If you need more help fighting your bad breath, why not contact us today? We will be happy to make an appointment with our dentist for you.
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Researchers at the American Dental Association have been studying halitosis, or bad breath, for years. They have found that one in four adults struggle with halitosis. If you are worried about your breath and fighting halitosis, did you know that your bad breath can signal there is something wrong with your body? Here are some descriptions of bad breath and your dental health.