All causes of bad breath. Bad breath

Bad breath is not only a barrier to communication and a cause of self-doubt, but can also signal a serious pathology. We turned to a therapist to find out about the causes and ways to deal with an uncomfortable problem.

Ardeeva Irina Mikhailovna,
therapist of the highest qualification category,
Medical Center "Horizon"

With halitosis - that’s what it’s called bad smell from the mouth - sooner or later almost every person experiences it. The question is whether this is temporary or whether the problem is permanent. Sometimes the person himself may not notice the unpleasant odor. There are the following self-diagnosis methods:

• Take a cotton pad or napkin and place it on the back third of your tongue, then take it out and smell it.
• Smell the floss or toothpick a minute after use.
• Exhale into your palm and smell.
• Put a gauze bandage on your face and walk around in it for about 5 minutes. The odor accumulated on the bandage corresponds to the smell of your mouth.
• You can use a special pocket device that determines the concentration of hydrogen sulfide during breathing - a halimeter, with a scale from 0 to 4 points.

The causes of temporary occurrence of bad breath may be::

• Long-term use of some medicines- hormonal, antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, antibacterials, which reduce saliva production and lead to halitosis.
• Breathing through the mouth during intense physical activity: Dry mouth appears, and consequently halitosis occurs.
• Stress and prolonged nervous overload negatively affect the entire body. This may include dry mouth.

In 80% of cases, the cause of halitosis is diseases of the oral cavity: carious teeth, periodontitis, gingivitis, stomatitis of various etiologies, diseases salivary glands language, etc.

Therefore, before you run to the doctor, answer yourself the question: do you pay enough attention to oral hygiene? It includes:

• thorough brushing of teeth, dental spaces using dental floss, cheeks, using special brushes or a scraper, 2 times a day,
• rinsing your mouth with warm water after every meal or snack,
• use of rinses (not antibacterial),
• held 2 times a year professional cleaning oral cavity dentist.

If you pay due attention to the prevention of oral diseases, but the smell is still present, you should contact dentist and undergo appropriate treatment.

If treatment by a dentist is ineffective, the next specialist should be ENT doctor. The cause of the unpleasant odor may be chronic tonsillitis. Enlarged, loose palatine tonsils with wide lacunae, in which tiny food particles and dying epithelial cells accumulate, are a suitable place for numerous bacteria. When found chronic tonsillitis will be required to take a course conservative treatment: washing tonsil lacunae with antiseptic solutions, physiotherapeutic procedures. Also, chronic rhinitis and sinusitis are often accompanied by the formation of thick, foul-smelling mucus, which, when it enters the nasopharynx and then the pharynx, can cause bad breath.

If the otorhinolaryngologist has not identified any pathology, then you need to undergo an examination with therapist or gastroenterologist, since halitosis can also be caused by diseases gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidneys, metabolic problems (diabetes).

A preliminary “problem” place in the body can be identified by the nature of the smell .

• Sour breath can be caused by stomach ulcers, duodenum, with gastritis with increased acid-forming function, with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Halitosis also occurs with cholecystitis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, intestinal dysbiosis, and diseases of the esophagus.
• If there is a smell reminiscent of rotten meat or eggs, you need to undergo an examination to rule out decompensated cirrhosis of the liver with the presence of liver failure.
• Putrid odor from the mouth can also occur in some lung diseases, accompanied by the release of purulent sputum.
• The sweetish smell of ripe apples or the smell of acetone may be a sign of decompensation diabetes mellitus; emergency assistance required.
• If your breath smells like urine, emergency treatment is also required. medical assistance, since there is a high probability of renal failure.

From all of the above, it becomes clear that if you have halitosis, you need to consult a doctor to diagnose the disease and treat it.

Recommendations for reducing discomfort and discomfort during halitosis

• You can urgently get rid of bad breath by chewing coffee beans: they neutralize it.
• You can use rinses, toothpastes, gels containing carbamide peroxide, triclosan, cetylpyridine.
• It helps with halitosis by rinsing the mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide (1 tsp per 1 glass of water) or soda solution(4-5 times a day).
• Good effect give daily rinses of the mouth with infusions of herbs: chamomile, mint, alfalfa, dill, yarrow, and propolis.
• The intensity of the smell is reduced by the use of essential oils (sage, tea tree, cloves).

But it is better not to deal with the consequences of the problem, but to deal with the problem itself. Don’t complicate your life and don’t trigger the disease - go to the doctor.

Hello, dear readers. Persistent bad breath is a widespread problem. Even in developed countries, the number of people suffering from this does not fall below 30%, and often reaches 65%. Why does my breath stink - what to do? The reasons may vary, ranging from insufficient hygiene and ending pathological conditions and serious illnesses. Therefore, attempts to mask the smell often provide only a short-term effect. And in order to completely correct the situation, you may need the help of a specialist and targeted treatment. The repulsive odor emitted by the oral cavity creates considerable discomfort for its owner. And not only him. People forced to talk to him cannot always hide their disgust.

A person who has bad breath, or who thinks that he has this problem, tries to engage in dialogue less often, stay away from others and not even breathe in their direction.

What can we say about close contact and personal life? But there is another contingent - people who are absolutely unaware that their breath smells disgusting. Then someone still has to dare to tell them about it.

And such news should be taken adequately - absolutely no one is immune from this problem.

Why your breath stinks - what to do

So why does this terrible smell occur? The reasons here are often medical in nature. But even a completely healthy person can encounter this.

Causes of halitosis if a person is healthy

Bad smell in the mouth ( medical term- halitosis) is common to all people. This characteristic phenomenon after waking up from a night's rest is considered normal.

Where does this terrible smell come from? This is a consequence of the activity of microorganisms. During the daytime profuse salivation suppresses the activity of microbes.

And during sleep, all functions, including the functioning of the salivary glands, are slowed down. Bacteria multiply rapidly, and the result of their activity is that same repulsive aroma. It is very easy to eliminate with the help of a standard morning procedure - brushing your teeth.

Bad breath can become unpleasant not only in the morning. During the day, especially in hot weather, the mucous surface of the oral cavity can become quite dry.

There may be other reasons for decreased activity of the salivary glands, for example, nervous tension. As already noted, saliva not only moisturizes oral cavity, but also cleans and disinfects it.

Here you can recommend quenching your thirst more often or sucking lollipops, which activates the activity of the salivary glands. If the candies contain mint or eucalyptus extract, this will definitely help avoid the appearance of unpleasant odors in the mouth.

Everyone knows the specific property of some food products to haunt the eater. long time after eating them there is a terrible smell.

We are, of course, talking about garlic and onions. So you have to be wary of putting onion rings in salads and not using garlic products to prevent colds.

After all, then neither toothpaste, nor chewing gum can guarantee getting rid of an annoying specific spirit.

Where does the persistent smell come from in this case? The sulfur compounds contained in these products are to blame for everything.

They are the ones who “defile” the breath and for a long time make themselves felt with a specific taste in the mouth and an eerie aroma. In addition, the smallest particles of onion or garlic remain in the uneven surfaces of the teeth, and their juice is absorbed into the existing plaque at the base of the teeth.

Therefore, in order to get rid of the annoying odor, you need to thoroughly brush your teeth, preferably using toothpaste for essential oils. You can also use the odor removal tips below.

But not only these phytoncide-rich foods can cause bad odor. As you know, the environment in the human mouth is slightly acidic. Eating many foods causes an increase in acidity. And in such conditions, bacteria feel comfortable and actively multiply.

The predominance of meat and dairy dishes in the diet creates conditions for the release of sulfur dioxide gases. And the abuse of coffee drinks, regardless of their caffeine content, as well as confectionery products and sweet soda, leads to acidification of the environment in the oral cavity and the appearance of an unpleasant aroma. As for alcoholic drinks, they cause drying out of the mucous membrane and a decrease in its protective function.

During fasting, including therapeutic fasting, there is no constant flow of food. Therefore, the body begins to break down fat-like substances with the formation of volatile compounds that have an unpleasant odor.

This causes the appearance of characteristic “acetone” breath. Hygiene techniques do not help here. It is necessary to ensure the supply of carbohydrates to the body.

Why does smokers' breath smell?

Smokers also have a terrible odor from their breath. It occurs for several reasons.

1. Tobacco smoke and nicotine themselves have a characteristic, persistent odor. It literally permeates the smoker through and through; the tobacco spirit comes from clothes, skin, hair, and oral mucosa.
2. Smoking leads to decreased secretion of the salivary glands. This weakens the protective properties of the mucous membrane and leads to increased development of microorganisms in the oral cavity and the appearance of bad breath.
3. It is typical for smokers inflammatory diseases periodontal Smoking also increases the formation of tartar. All this contributes to the development of halitosis.

But, according to dentists, bad breath is most often due to negligence in hygiene. Insufficient oral care or its complete absence has a lot of negative consequences.

And bad breath is the least evil here. All kinds of damage in the form of caries, periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis quickly develop against the background of non-compliance with hygiene rules.

Bad breath as a consequence of various diseases

The reasons for the appearance of a persistent unpleasant odor in the mouth may be the following problems:

✔ Dental nature.

✔ With respiratory organs.

✔ In the food digestion system.

✔ With endocrine glands.

In approximately 85% of cases, the cause of halitosis lies in damage to the oral cavity. This can be caries, inflammation of the periodontal tissues, diseases of the mucous membrane, tumors.

Dry mouth syndrome, caused by poor saliva secretion, also often causes a persistent bad odor.

The mouth may become dry due to certain pharmacological agents, damage to the salivary glands, predominance of mouth breathing.

Halitosis can also develop due to partial exposure of the tooth root. It causes high sensitivity teeth, which makes it difficult to properly care for them at home.

Halitosis can be observed with damage to the larynx, tonsils, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses(sinusitis, chronic runny nose, sinusitis, pharyngitis, flu, inflammation of the tonsils, proliferation of adenoids).

Wherein pathogenic microflora produces volatile compounds that have an unpleasant odor. A similar problem is observed in the inflammatory process or the presence of tumors in the lower respiratory tract. The smell may be putrid.

Digestive problems also lead to bad breath. It is generally accepted that in the presence of such pathologies, digestive gases rise into the oral cavity and spoil breathing. But that doesn't happen often.

General changes are observed in the digestive tract, which includes the oral cavity. There is also a decrease in the body’s protective properties, which leads to the uncontrolled growth of pathogenic microorganisms responsible for the appearance of a disgusting odor.

Other causes of halitosis include:

✔ Diabetes.

✔ Failures in metabolic processes.

✔ Hormonal imbalance, including cyclical processes in women.

✔ Nervous-emotional stress.

✔ Impaired functioning of the kidneys and liver.

✔ Availability of dentures.

How to check your bad breath - is there a problem or not?

A person cannot always assess the degree of freshness of his breath. If you have any suspicions, you can conduct several unique tests.

1. First you need to wash your hands, without soap, so as not to cover the smell. Cover your nose and mouth with your palm, exhale through your mouth and inhale this air through your nose. You can breathe through your mouth into a bag, paper or plastic, and then sniff its contents.
2. You need to moisten (lick) saliva, for example, on your wrist or cutlery and let it dry. Afterwards, you should sniff to see if the unpleasant odor remains.
3. Use a cotton swab to lightly wipe the oral mucosa - tongue, palate, inner surface of the cheeks. Then smell it.
4. You need to use dental floss and then analyze its aroma.

It is better to do this not in the morning, but in the middle of the day or in the evening. If you brushed your teeth or used chewing gum, it is better to carry out tests only after a few hours - aromatic additives can blur the picture.

If the tests described do not give clear results, then you should overcome shyness and ask loved one whether your breath is fresh enough.

If you don’t have enough determination, you should visit your dentist and report that you have this problem. Let him confirm this or completely dispel your doubts.

If necessary, you will need to visit other specialists, for example, an ENT specialist or a gastroenterologist.

How to get rid of bad breath

First, you need to identify the cause of the persistent unpleasant odor. Special attention should focus on oral hygiene. Are you using a brush with medium-hard bristles that is easy to maneuver?

Do you brush your teeth thoroughly, even in hard-to-reach places? Perhaps the whole process takes you less than a minute instead of the required two or three.

Or you don’t use dental floss, and you’ve never even heard of a tongue scraper. Please note that most of the microbes are concentrated on the mucous membrane. So the tongue should be thoroughly cleaned without fail.

We should also not forget about the need to rinse the mouth with a special composition or at least clean water after every meal, even if it's a small snack or just a glass of juice.

Chewing gum effectively removes food particles and normalizes acidity in the mouth. But you should only chew it for a few minutes.

Regular visits to the dentist and sanitation procedures will help avoid various problems, including bad breath.

All dental damage that occurs needs to be eliminated as soon as possible, and inflammatory processes in the mouth – with appropriate treatment. Tartar should also be removed.

If this entire set of measures does not give the desired result, then you should consult a therapist. He will order tests and refer you to specialists.

It should be remembered that toothpastes, elixirs, chewing gum, and aerosol products only mask the unpleasant aroma. They give, or even don’t give at all, only temporary effect. To completely get rid of the problem of bad breath, you should approach the issue comprehensively, focusing first on eliminating the root cause.

Folk remedies for getting rid of bad breath

How to exterminate the garlic-onion spirit:

1. Eat garlic and onion dishes at the beginning of your meal.

2. Eat them with fresh herbs (parsley, celery, cilantro).

3. Eat some nuts or seeds.

4. Cinnamon will help minimize the smell.

5. Chew a few coffee beans and hold them in your mouth.

6. Milk and dairy products reduce the intensity of the odor.

Herbal rinse

To eliminate unpleasant odors, homemade (or store-bought) rinses based on mint, oak bark, chamomile, arnica, and sage will help. They have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and have an antiseptic effect.

For a glass of boiling water you will need 1-2 tbsp. l. raw materials (you can use a mixture of herbs). The liquid is infused, filtered and used after each meal.

Oil emulsion

An oil-water emulsion can be used as a rinse aid. Any vegetable oil, including sunflower, is suitable for its preparation. It is mixed 1:1 with water and shaken thoroughly until the composition is homogeneous.

Hydrogen peroxide

Disinfect the oral cavity using peroxide diluted with water. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with it, removing excess odors.

Sorbents such as Activated carbon, also help solve the problem of bad odor. To do this, drink several charcoal tablets before bed and then in the morning. Repeat for several days.

Buckwheat flour

Traditional medicine recommends a 10-day course of buckwheat flour to combat unpleasant odor (half a teaspoon on an empty stomach daily). After a three-day break, the treatment is repeated.

Pine needles and mint

Natural flavorings include pine needles and fresh mint. They need to be washed, lightly chewed and held on the cheek. Various fruits, especially citrus fruits, as well as carrots, celery root, and Jerusalem artichoke will also help freshen your breath and remove plaque from your teeth.

To eliminate unpleasant odor in the mouth you need to use A complex approach. And for the measures taken to have the necessary effect, it will take time. If the cause of halitosis is medical in nature, then you need to take care of your health, and not focus your efforts only on masking the stench.

The problem faced great amount people - bad breath.

When a person notices it in himself, he begins to worry, feel awkward, and when communicating with people he keeps his distance from his interlocutors.

For some, this phenomenon is constant, for others it occurs periodically.

A person can know about such a circumstance in his body and try different methods hide it. Constantly thinking about why a person’s breath stinks makes them communicate less with others and not think about organizing their personal life.

Possible reasons

Most likely, the formation of a foul odor is associated with poor oral hygiene. main reason– poorly cleaned teeth and tongue. Food stuck between the teeth and at the base of the gums, plaque on the tongue, gives an undesirable odor.

This symptom is also characteristic of dental caries and gum diseases - periodontal disease and gingivitis.

The freshness of breath is negatively affected by the presence of dentures.

Microorganisms accumulate on dentures and create an unbearable odor.

Dentures must be cleaned after meals and treated with an antiseptic solution daily.

Unhealthy salivary glands favor the development of bacteria in the oral cavity. Saliva is produced in a small volume, which causes rotting of food debris in the oral cavity.

Bad breath in the morning is due to decreased saliva production during sleep. After hygiene procedures, the smell disappears.

Daily diet and lifestyle. Onions, garlic, cabbage, some types of cheeses, alcohol and smoking contribute to the formation of a specific odor. Frequent consumption of coffee and carbonated drinks changes the acidity of the oral cavity and can be one of the causes of unpleasant breath.

And if the teeth, gums, salivary glands, and tongue are in perfect condition, then bad breath can be a manifestation of certain diseases:

• chronic tonsillitis and sinusitis;
• diseases of the lungs and bronchi;
• stomach diseases - gastritis or ulcers;
• inflammation of the intestines - colitis and enteritis;
• unhealthy kidneys or liver;
• diabetes;
• nervous tension or stress;
• hormonal changes in women during the monthly cycle;
• metabolic disease;
• starvation.

In 80% of cases, the formation of an unpleasant odor is associated with the condition of the oral cavity.

How to assess the presence of odor

You can feel these symptoms using several tests:

• Lick the wrist, dry and smell. If you can't smell the smell, then everything is fine.
• Lick the spoon, sniff it after a minute - this will be the smell of the breath being tested.
• Wash your hands, cover your mouth and breathe. Then sniff.

If it’s difficult to determine for yourself, ask a loved one for help and don’t hesitate to tell the truth. This must be done so as not to worry in vain.

Bad breath: what to do

Try to establish the cause and eliminate it. Mouth rinses, lozenges, chewing gums are only a temporary disguise. If you notice persistent bad breath, it is advisable to visit your dentist. Get an oral examination and any necessary treatment.

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Treatment options

What to do yourself, except normal cleaning toothpaste 2 times a day:

• clean the interdental spaces with dental floss 2 times a day;
• do not snack between main meals;
• After eating, rinse your mouth with mouthwash or water, if using chewing gum, then 3 – 5 minutes;
• Be sure to clean your tongue of bacterial plaque, clean thoroughly but gently.

Drug treatment

The doctor will determine the origin and eliminate the sources of this disease. The dentist will perform professional cleaning of the oral cavity:

• cleans teeth from stones;
• remove damaged teeth;
• will cure teeth with caries and replace old fillings;
• will teach individual oral care.

If after the measures taken the bad smell from the mouth persists, you should consult a therapist.

Drug treatment is carried out taking into account the disease that caused the formation of unwanted odor from the mouth. Specialists will carry out the necessary diagnostics and prescribe treatment.

Folk remedies

Traditional medicine is rich in time-tested recipes for combating bad breath:

1. Chew a pinch of fresh pine needles. The oral cavity is disinfected, gum inflammation is relieved.
2. Prepare a solution - add 4 tsp to a glass of water. hydrogen peroxide. Rinse your mouth morning and evening.
3. St. John's wort infusion. For 0.5 liters of water take 1.5 tbsp. spoons of grass. Boil for 1 minute, leave for 1 hour and filter. Rinse your mouth after every meal.
4. Peppermint infusion. Take 1 tsp per glass of boiling water. herbs, leave for an hour and filter. Rinse when you need to freshen your breath.
5. An infusion to get rid of plaque on teeth and eliminate bad breath. Prepare from equal parts of oak bark, nettle, St. John's wort, chamomile, birch leaves. Take 2 tbsp. l. dry mixture, pour 4 tbsp. boiling water, let it brew. Strain and rinse your mouth five times a day. The course of treatment is one week.
6. Take 0.5 tsp in the morning on an empty stomach. buckwheat flour. Treat for 10 days, break for three days, repeat several courses until the unpleasant odor goes away.
7. Infusion of wormwood. They cook simply. Place 1 tbsp in any container. spoon of wormwood, pour 2 glasses hot water, leave for 3 hours. Strain and rinse your mouth 3-4 times a day. The bad smell goes away after a week.
8. Activated carbon will help overcome the problem. You need to take 4 tablets in the evening, and 5 tablets in the morning before meals. The bad breath goes away on the third day. Treatment can last a week.
9. A decoction of oak bark treats stomatitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and relieves bad breath. Rinse your mouth with the broth three times a day.

Traditional methods help to cope well with the disease without harming the body.

Breath freshening products

• Products containing vitamin C. Ascorbic acid destroys harmful bacteria in the oral cavity. Citrus fruits and juices from them freshen your breath.
• Green tea is beneficial. Prevents the proliferation of microbes.
• Roasting the seeds will remove the smell for a while.
• Cloves will freshen your breath. Place by the cheek and hold, 1-3 times a day.
• Nuts, fennel, anise seed will freshen your breath.
• Fresh apples, carrots, celery will be peeled tooth enamel from the raid.
• Parsley leaves will get rid of the smell of onions and garlic. You just need to chew parsley leaves.
• Lemon increases salivation, thereby cleansing the oral cavity. A slice of lemon will get rid of the repulsive odor for two hours.
• Natural yogurt, dairy and fermented milk products prevent the growth of microbes in the oral cavity.
• Rinse your mouth with infusions of cranberries, rose hips, sea buckthorn and strawberries.
• Oil removes unpleasant odor. Rinse your mouth with any vegetable oil 10 minutes.

To prevent the proliferation of microorganisms in the oral cavity, you need to include natural fruits and vegetables in your diet. Limit the consumption of meat dishes. Drink more water.

Eliminating unpleasant odors is a complex process and can take a long time. Known methods are quite effective, but they will cope with the problem for a short period of time. Therefore, it is necessary to eliminate the underlying disease that leads to the appearance of such an unpleasant phenomenon.

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Bad breath, causes and treatment of this phenomenon bother many adults. This symptom prevents you from freely communicating with others at home, at work, and in public places. It always suggests that there are some health problems. In fact this symptom is characteristic of many diseases of internal systems, but the reasons for its appearance are not always dangerous.

The essence of the problem

Doctors call bad breath with an unpleasant odor from the mouth halitosis. If a person notices such a symptom, he should first figure out what exactly the problem is:

• True halitosis is the real presence of a fetid odor, noticeable to a person and those around him. The cause is diseases.
• Pseudohalitosis is a condition in which the foul odor is so weak that only the person himself notices it.
• Halitophobia - a person thinks that he has putrid smell from the mouth, but even the dentist does not confirm its presence.

To check for a foul odor, you can place a tissue on the back of your tongue and sniff it, or check the scent of a used toothpick. There are special sensitive devices for assessing the amount of hydrogen sulfide gas in the exhaled air, which smells unpleasantly of rot and is formed in the body during illness. If you smell an acidic odor or smell rotten, you should go to a dentist or therapist to find out the causes of the problem.

Causes of halitosis

The causes of bad breath in an adult can be extremely varied, and pathology cannot be determined by this symptom alone. Therefore, you need to take into account other symptoms that occur simultaneously with halitosis:

Possible reasons	Character of the smell	Associated symptoms
Dental diseases: caries, periodontitis, stomatitis.	Fetid odor with a hint of rot, worse in the morning.	Pain in the teeth, the appearance of ulcers on the mucous membrane, bleeding.
Diseases of the urinary organs: nephrosis, pyelonephritis, cystitis.	Reminds me of ammonia.	Lower back pain, fever, discomfort when urinating.
Sjögren's syndrome.	Unpleasant smell, like caries.	Dry mouth and eyes, photophobia, difficulty swallowing.
Pathologies of the respiratory system: sinusitis, sinusitis, proliferation of adenoids and polyps, pneumonia, purulent bronchitis, tuberculosis.	Putrid smell.	Pain in the throat or sinuses, mucus secretion, difficulty breathing through the nose, changes in voice and pronunciation of sounds, plaque on the tonsils.
Liver failure.	Rotten smell of spoiled meat or eggs.	Light-colored feces, dark urine, yellow mucous membranes and skin, bitter taste in the mouth.
Stomach diseases and small intestine: gastritis, ulcer.	Sour breath in an adult or child.	Stomach pain, heartburn, stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Intestinal dysbiosis.	Putrid smell.	Digestive disorders, accumulation of intestinal gases, flatulence.
Problems with the pancreas, diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.	Fetid, sour odor mixed with acetone.	Persistent thirst, excessive urination, weakness, accumulation of excess weight.

Dental diseases

If the cause of bad breath in an adult lies in dental problems(this happens in 80% of cases), you should consult a dentist. The appearance of a foul odor indicates that pathogenic microorganisms accumulate in carious lesions or under tartar, which cause decay processes. Ignoring the situation will lead to tooth loss due to damage to the internal tissues of the tooth or gum.

With stomatitis, bad breath also indicates the activity of bacteria. The infection can cause severe fever and serves as a source of pathogens that can travel through the bloodstream to any other organ. For treatment, the doctor will recommend antibacterial medications and mouth rinses.

Most problems found in dentistry have one cause - failure to comply with hygiene rules. If you skip brushing in the mornings and evenings for two days, your breath already stinks of rot. Bacteria are not eliminated from the surface of the teeth, they begin to multiply more actively, their waste products accumulate and, together with food, form a soft plaque, which then turns into hard tartar. Therefore, you can prevent the appearance of bad breath by following the rules of hygiene.

Digestive problems

Causes of bad breath in adults associated with digestive system, are very dangerous, but not so common: about 10% of cases. They lead to exhaustion of the body, impaired immunity, provoke pain, and the patient’s breath smells sour.

If pathogenic bacteria develop in the intestines, they can enter the respiratory and urinary organs and form new foci of infection.

Remove with toothpaste or mouthwash rotten smell with such diseases it is impossible, you must definitely contact a therapist or gastroenterologist who will prescribe treatment:

Liver diseases

When people try to find out why their breath smells rotten and bad taste, diagnostics often reveal liver dysfunction. This gland secretes bile, which has a bitter taste, which causes a periodic sensation of bitterness when gastric contents enter through the esophagus into the pharynx.

Liver diseases are caused by a variety of reasons: viral hepatitis, poisoning, alcohol intoxication, irregular nutrition. Therefore, treatment is developed individually. Your doctor may recommend:

• Quitting bad habits.
• Prescription of drugs – hepatoprotectors.
• Dieting.
• Treatment viral diseases antiviral therapy.

Pancreas problems

The presence of a bad odor in a woman or man is always unpleasant, but this symptom sometimes allows us to identify unexpressed diseases in healthy-looking people. This happens when the smell of acetone appears from the mucous membrane of the mouth. When visiting a doctor, patients may unexpectedly discover an increase in blood sugar. The aroma of this substance accompanies the breakdown of large amounts of fat in cells that lack available carbohydrates.

The following measures will help reduce the harm of diabetes to the body and fight halitosis:

• Constant monitoring of sugar levels and timely use of insulin when it increases.
• Dieting.
• Use of hypoglycemic agents.

Halitosis in respiratory diseases

In every tenth patient with complaints of bad breath, the causes of the symptom lie in diseases of the respiratory tract. For infections that provoke sore throat, sinusitis, pneumonia, it is necessary antibacterial therapy, and it is better to first identify the type of pathogen. To do this, they do bacterial inoculation of the biomaterial.

If pathogenic microorganisms linger and actively multiply due to neoplasms (polyps, adenoids), you may need surgical intervention. But not in all cases doctors consider surgery necessary; the decision is made after full diagnostics, taking into account the likely harm and benefit to the patient.

Simultaneously with treatment of the respiratory system, you need to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the oral cavity so that the infection does not accumulate on the teeth.

Rare causes of halitosis

The smell of rotten breath, which is caused by problems with the kidneys, other organs or Sjögren's syndrome, is very rare. But the possibility of their occurrence cannot be ruled out. That is why, in the absence of digestive diseases, respiratory system and diseases of the oral cavity, we need to continue the search for pathology. To establish where putrid breath comes from, identify the cause and build a treatment regimen, the following examinations may be necessary:

• Urine tests.
• Ultrasound of internal organs.
• Diagnosis of the functions of the body glands (salivary, lacrimal).
• Biopsy of various organs.
• Immunological examinations.

Temporary halitosis

Causes putrid smell from the mouth of adults may be safe for health. That's why healthy people Temporary halitosis may occur, not associated with organ diseases:

In these cases, there is no need to worry about bad breath, causes and treatment. But if the symptom does not disappear over time and is accompanied by other abnormalities, you should consult a doctor.

Urgent symptom relief

Any disease that causes sour, rotten breath or the aroma of rotten eggs must be treated. Such diseases cannot be cured overnight; sometimes long-term therapy and special medications are required. But there are situations in life when you need to get rid of the stench urgently, for example, before a date or a business meeting. If your breath stinks, you can:

• Chew menthol gum.
• Brush your teeth thoroughly with mint paste and mouthwash.
• Chew grains of coffee for a few minutes.
• Rinse your mouth antibacterial drugs(Chlorhexidine).

All of these methods can only temporarily remove rotten smell from the mouth, the causes of halitosis remain, and after a few hours it returns again. More effective way get rid of the smell of rot or rotten eggs in the oral cavity - rinse your mouth with disinfectant solutions regularly. For this purpose special pharmaceutical drugs, chamomile decoction. This procedure will not get rid of halitosis immediately, but the effect will be more sustainable.

The causes of bad breath in adults and treatment options for this symptom are incredibly varied. Halitosis can occur in both healthy and sick people, so diagnosis is always necessary. Especially if the aroma is very sharp, purulent, contains impurities of acetone and ammonia, when a bitter taste is added.

If your breath stinks in the morning, it means that a person does not take enough care of his oral cavity. To get rid of the manifestations, you should brush your teeth more thoroughly and use natural and pharmacy mouthwashes more often. For ailments of the internal organs (liver, stomach, pancreas, tonsils, sinuses), you need to carry out full treatment, take prescribed medications and, if necessary, undergo surgery.

Every person is familiar with the feeling of bad breath, which in medicine has a name - halitosis, which causes anxiety and inconvenience. This leads to a severe psychological state. An unpleasant odor is emitted when in the mouth or in internal organs there are inflammations and diseases. To eliminate a bad odor that causes inconvenience, you need to determine its cause.

Bacteria that exist in the oral cavity, when combined with food debris, are converted into volatile sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan.

They not only cause rotten breath, but also provoke the release of lactic acid, which destroys tooth enamel and causes inflammation in the gums.

One of the causes of bad breath is bacteria.

In excess doses, the presence of components such as putrescine, indole and skatole (waste products of bacteria) allows you to feel the presence of a putrefactive aroma, signaling problems. Anaerobic bacteria are among the main culprits of sulfur compounds, and they live in the subgingival pocket, the area of ​​the tongue root, and dental plaque.

Symptoms

The appearance of an unpleasant odor can be determined by certain signs, since in most cases a person cannot always sense it with his own sense of smell.

The main ones include:

• white, yellowish coating on the tongue with dryness, burning in the mouth;
• the presence of small balls in the tonsil area;
• rinsing, drinking tea, coffee are accompanied by an unpleasant aftertaste;
• presence of bitterness, acid, metallic taste regularly;
• turning away, unusual behavior of the interlocutor, advice, which aggravates the state of mind.

To feel for yourself whether your breath stinks of rot or not, you can cup your palms and exhale sharply into them. A special thread is also passed between the teeth. If there is an unpleasant odor on it, you need to find out the reason and consult a doctor. Currently, pharmacies sell special tests, which help determine the freshness of breath on a five-point scale.

To determine freshness, you can use a teaspoon, remove plaque from the tongue root with it, and then smell it. You can moisten your wrist with your tongue, let it dry and smell the skin.

Causes of bad odor from the mouth

Fungal infections are one of the causes of bad breath

Bad breath is associated with problems that can be identified by a dentist.

Many patients are concerned about the question of why their breath smells rotten, and what contributes to this?

The most common reasons include the following:

• caries and diseased teeth;
• incorrect installation of the filling during treatment;
• plaque;
• inflammation of the gums;
• period of wisdom teeth growth;
• fungal infections;
• inflammation in bone tissue;
• the functioning of the salivary gland is disrupted;
• stomatitis;
• Tartar, which contains a large number of bacteria.

Along with the listed reasons, there are a number of other explanations for the appearance of a bad aroma. These include non-compliance regular care for removable prosthetic structures, as well as products that release sulfur compounds. When absorbed into the blood, they are excreted through the lungs, which produces an odor. Such products, for example, include onion or green onions, garlic, some types of red wines, certain types of cheeses. In addition, these include alcohol and consumption of tobacco products.

If none of the listed factors applies to the patient, then it is necessary to conduct an examination of the internal organs.

Intestinal problem - common reason bad breath

To do this, you should contact a therapist who will prescribe tests and, if necessary, give a referral to specialized specialists such as a gastroenterologist or endocrinologist

This phenomenon is especially observed in older people, as their saliva flow decreases.

Other causes of bad breath:

• respiratory diseases, in particular bronchitis, tuberculosis, malignant tumors;
• inflammatory processes such as sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis;
• taking medications for a long time;
• thyroid diseases;
• in some women the phenomenon is observed during the menstrual cycle;
• diets in which the process of burning fat occurs.

Treatment

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If the eruption of wisdom teeth is difficult, they are removed, as well as damaged teeth.

1. If you experience persistent odor from your mouth, you should contact your dentist for consultation and treatment.
2. The main treatment consists of professional cleaning of the oral cavity, during which deposits are removed above the gum and below the gum around the problem teeth.
3. Sanitation of the oral cavity, treatment of caries, replacement of fillings, dentures that were installed poorly, and treatment of inflamed gums.
4. Correction of decreased salivation.
5. With the help of a dental hygienist, learn how to carry out proper individual cleaning of the oral cavity, teeth, and tongue;
6. If the problem persists, then you will need to consult a therapist.

Prevention

Today, to eliminate the problem, there are several prevention methods in addition to standard cleaning teeth with toothpaste. Experts recommend using care products such as floss (dental floss). Unlike a toothbrush, this product penetrates into the interdental spaces with sufficient depth to remove food debris.

Be sure to rinse your mouth with mouthwash or water after snacks. When brushing your teeth, clean the back of the tongue, in the area of ​​which a large amount of bacterial plaque accumulates. Care procedures are done carefully, but so as not to harm the mucous membrane.

Cleaning your tongue with a tongue scraper

Such actions should be carried out by people whose tongue has a folded or geographical structure with indentations on the surface. Use mouthwashes without alcohol, as this substance dries out the mucous membrane. Carrying out the procedure in the morning gets rid of the accumulated odor at night, and before going to bed helps remove food-borne bacterial film. For preventive purposes, do not place brushes next to other family members’ care items. If you have periodontitis, hypersensitivity, or during pregnancy, use a paste with a low content of abrasives.

In conclusion, we note that if an unpleasant odor appears in the mouth, which cannot be eliminated for a long time, you should immediately consult a doctor. Self-treatment will not solve, but can only aggravate the problems of serious diseases.