The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 60% of the world population suffers or has suffered from bad breath at some point in their lives.
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Although this is a fairly common condition, few people know what their causes and the best ways to avoid it.
Halitosis affects social and professional life of a large part of the population and therefore has become an important and increasingly discussed by experts.
It is already known that in 90% of cases this bad smell coming from the oral cavity. However, it can also be caused by respiratory or digestive system, but less frequently. The ideal is to identify the source of the unpleasant smell to begin effective treatment and adequate. Here we explain a bit more about the types of halitosis:
Pathology: This odor may originate extra-oral or oral and is generated mainly anaerobic bacteria that produce volatile sulfur compounds. It is estimated that 87% of the causes of this type of bad breath comes from the mouth, such as periodontal disease, gingivitis, poor dental restorations, poor oral hygiene, among others. When the halitosis is not related to alterations in the oral cavity may originate from liver diseases, autoimmune diseases, renal failure, and other systemic sources at other levels in the body.
Physiological: This is a temporary condition that occurs when you wake up, having coffee, alcohol, heavy meals in spices or smoking. Since the amount of bacteria present in the oral cavity is quite large and has an important role in the development of odor, all oral hygiene care and feeding are essential to avoid that condition.
Bad breath is a common problem, but the lack of information and social barriers hamper the person know about your condition and seek solutions. Some ways to avoid halitosis is to maintain impeccable oral hygiene, using mouthwash frequently and take care of food. Also, avoid alcohol and snuff also helps to show off a healthy smile and a breath nice.
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