Are you suffering from bad breath?

Bad breath:  Causes and treatments

1.       Did you know that Bad breath usually originates in the mouth.The main causes for bad breath are Poor oral hygiene, gum disease , excessive bacterial activity on tongue, Gum problems, poor cleaning between teeth etc.
2.   Bacterial products from infected gums, food stagnating in dental cavities and tongue coating cause bad breath. Bad breath is basically because of the bacteria that release sulphur gases.
3.        A tip for the maintenance of good hygiene includes proper tongue cleaning.
4.      But there could be other systemic causes also. Bacterial products from tonsils and pharynx may also be involved.
5.        There is an obvious relation between bad breath and compromised periodontal( gum and the bone) conditions. Infected gum tissue (periodontal pocket) is the main source for the harmful bacteria.
6. Treatment modalities:
7.  Deep cleaning – A procedure done to remove all the harmful bacterial deposits of the teeth and gum tissue helps to a maximum extent to deal with bad breath.
8. This should be followed by maintenance of one’s oral hygiene with emphasis on proper brushing, tongue cleaning, flossing, denture hygiene and regular periodic follow-up