Hey !! Hive family, Have You Ever Been in an embarrassing situation Where you started to distance yourself from the Crowd? if yes, then let's Talk about halitosis (bad breath). And Uncover the Truth About it.
So, if you have Ever wondered why your breath is as unpleasant as you would like it to be, stick around! let's begin from the beginning.
DEFINATION
IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
@Can affect your self-esteem
social interaction Mental Health@Low confidence
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Interaction of Anaerobic Microbes( absence of air ) mainly with proteins present in the oral cavity and contents results in the production of volatile sulfur compound. (VSC)
NORMAL FLORA
@Streptococci
@Staphylococcus
@Entero-cocci
@Neisseriae
OTHER TYPES
- PSEUDOHALITOSIS : Concern about halitosis but no odor
- HALITOPHOBIA :Fear of bad breath
CAUSES
- Poor oral hygiene (MOST COMMON)
- Periodontal disease (When teeth and gums are not brushed and flossed nicely. Plague and bacteria build in gums and teeth causing periodontal disease.
- Dry mouth
A)Diabetes mellitus
B) Sjogren's syndrome
C)HIV AIDS
D)Dehydration - Medication:
A)Decongestants
B) Anti-histamines
C) Pain killer
D)Antidepressants - Smoking, Tobacco chewing
- Food like Onion, Garlic
- Alcohol, Sugary Drinks
- OTHER DISEASE
a)Sinus infection
b)Bronchitis
c)Respiratory Infection
d)Acid Reflux
e)Constipation
f)Inflammatory bowel Disease
TEST
@ Take a spoon and coat it with saliva
@ Wait for 2 min to dry
@ smell spoon
@ If it smells bad
@ you have bad breath
PREVENTION
- Brush teeth and gums twice a day for 2 min.
- Use fluoridated toothpaste.
- Clean your tongue once using a TONGUE SCRAPER.
- Clean between the teeth using an interdental brush or floss daily.
- Use sugar-free mints after taking strong-smelling food or drinks.
- Antibacterial mouth or toothpaste.
- See a Dentist Regularly.
@TONGUE
One of the Most Common causes is the deposition of debris, bacteria, and dead cells in the back of the TONGUE, a White film on the tongue
So, using a Tongue scraper to clean your tongue, especially the posterior part would be more beneficial.
4 BEST FOOD FOR BAD BREATH
@PARSLEY
It has an enzyme that binds to Sulfur-containing compounds that help to neutralize odor.
@GREENTEA
It has antioxidants and polyphenols that cause that odor.
@APPLES
Contains polyphenols that break down sulphur which is found in garlic.
@PUMPKINSEEDS
contains zinc, which helps to kill unwanted organisms.