More About Bad Breath You Should Know
You think you know all the probable causes of halitosis? It’s been often reported that a host of causes is causing bad breath. The most common are: smelly foods like onions and garlic, smoking, mouth-drying medications, presence of cavities, low carb diet, excessive alcohol consumption, acid reflux disease, diabetes or excessive sugar intake, and poorly maintained dental appliances. There are other lesser known reasons for bad breath.
Morning Halitosis
It’s called ‘morning halitosis’. It’s the smell of your breath after you’ve just woke up in the morning. And it can be disgusting but it’s totally normal. While you sleep your saliva production slows down allowing bacteria to thrive in those short hours of dryness. No need to worry because your breath can be fresh again after you toothbrush.
Your oral bacteria is different from that of others. For example, your spouse’s or bed partner’s breath smell fresher than yours. Never mind if you both ate the same thing last night or brushed before bed. Everyone has their own saliva composition and different kinds and levels of oral bacteria, all of which affect how your breath will smell in certain situations.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus which leads to inflammation and pain in the throat. It can also make your breath smell bad. There are also other kinds of sinus infections that produce a smelly, pus-like type of mucus. Some of these infections are also associated with specific types of bacteria that are known to produce a particularly bad mouth odor.
Post-nasal Drip
Your nose helps filter foreign particles that you breathe in from the environment. When they get inside your mouth, some may settle on your tongue, interact with your mucus and stay. It may or may not trigger foul breath. Sometimes mucus starts to build-up in the back of your throat because you have a terrible pollen allergy or a nasty cold. This can also emit a different odor.
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, and it tends to show up in middle-aged women and those with other autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This autoimmune condition affects the glands that make tears and saliva. This causes a dry mouth and dry eyes. People with SS often have a very dry mouth , which increases their risk of halitosis.
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