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Pinpointing
the source behind your breath odor problem can be a lengthy process
since the causes of bad breath are diverse and can range from simple to
highly complicated.
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Bad
breath, also known as halitosis, is an unpleasant problem that is
either chronic or occasional. When its occasional and
infrequent it is usually much easier to figure out it's
source. For example, bad breath that can be linked to an
event like consuming onions, garlic, curry etc., all of which are foods
that have sulfur (its breakdown is responsible for the unpleasant odor)
in their composition. However, chronic halitosis
(long history and reoccurring) can be a little trickier to
pinpoint.
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Figuring out what the source of your
bad breath is will take into account a number of issues.
The
causes of bad breath can range from as simple as improper oral
care, to as complicated as a symptoms of a disease or
infection. Since the professional consensus appears
to be that all most all bad breath scenarios can be sourced to the
mouth, consulting your dentist would probably be a good
first step.
 Some
of the most impressive
research on the causes of bad breath have been conducted by Dr. Harold
Katz:
*We all have the presence of
helpful bacteria on our tongues, to assist with the breakdown of
"proteins found in specific foods, mucous or phlegm, blood, and in
diseased or "broken-down" oral tissue."
*Proteins
consist of amino acids, and when specific amino acids that are
especially dense with sulfur come into contact with these helpful
bacteria, a compound called volatile sulfur compounds (VSC)
are formed. These compounds are the culprits behind the bad
breath odor and bad taste.
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Most
of the known causes of bad breath include:
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Poor oral care habits-
Are you effectively brushing your teeth several times daily, flossing
daily and cleaning your tongue's surface, all of which will help reduce
plaque build up, loosen particles of food from teeth and gums, and
avoid food particle fermentation and VSC (see above) collection and in
your mouth.
For
more on issues of oral care that can
effect your breath, click here.
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- Gum
Disease Or Infection In The Mouth
- Dietary
Habits- *Certain
foods tend to produce
VSCs more readily than others and are divided into four main categories;
1.
Drying Agents ie. alcohol (some
mouthwashes contain alcohol which worsens the problem of bad breath).
2. Dense Protein Foods (depending
on the person ie. lactose intolerant)
3. Sugars (ie. like even found in
breath mints which mask breath and worsen sulfur production)
4. Acids ie. coffee, citrus juices
*The
above information was resourced from Dr. Harold Katz's
research. He is highly educated with degrees in dentistry and
bacteriology and highly experienced putting his research successfully
to the test in breath clinics all across California. How to
get rid of bad breath is his specialty with an extensive line of
products that successfully address a variety of breath odor issues with
impressive customer testimonials to support them.
For more on dietary habits that can impact
your breath, click here.
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Other
Factors-
If you are part of the population that deals with a
physical condition of some kind ie. allergies, sinus congestion, are lactose intolerant, or
on medication you may be
dealing with bad breath for that reason. For example, there
are many medications that have side effects such as dry mouth or alter
taste perception. As a result, the naturally occurring
healthy saliva in your mouth that acts to keep bacteria in check and
bring oxygen into play (important), becomes diminished.
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Systemic
Disorders- Diseases that effect the entire body, are known to
be causes of bad breath ie. hypertension, liver disease, cancer to name
a few.
If
you find yourself very concerned over you
bad breath and you suspect health issues are at the heart of its cause,
although there is lots of great medical information on-line, nothing
can replace visiting you own family physician for proper diagnostic
care.font>
Here
is an example of the medical approach to
diagnosing the causes of bad breath. According to the **National
Medical Society's on-line diagnostic questionnaire, part of
the first line of questioning in dealing with chronic bad breath covers
the following issues:
- length
of time dealing with bad breath
- age
of individual
- presence
of a cough
- presence
of sputum which is the secretion
that comes up as a result of deep coughing
- experience
heartburn
- have
toothache
- have
sore throat
**"Online
Medical Diagnosis is a
diagnosis and treatment program that uses medical specialists to
accurately diagnose symptoms" National Medical Society.
 If you would like to consult an expert the
causes of bad breath and the solution to bad breath, click here for
some excellent information
and articles on the subject.
His success rate of treating and curing a
wide range of bad breath issues is very impressive. His
customers' very positive and impressive testimonials speak
volumes.
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