Bad breath may be a sign of these diseases

Bad breath causes discomfort and embarrassment to a person in front of others, and can be an indication of diseases, so what is it?

The bad thing about bad breath is that those who suffer from it may not usually notice it themselves.

Signs of bad breath can include a bad taste in the mouth, dry mouth, and frequent bleeding of the gums when brushing your teeth or after eating very smelly food, according to Deutsche Welle.

Poor oral hygiene

The common cause of bad breath for some is poor oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene is not limited to the use of a regular toothbrush only, but it is recommended to use dental floss and a brush to clean between these teeth, in addition to a tongue cleaner.

Dr. Jochen Schmidt, from Cologne, says, "Deposits form from food components, skin cells, bacteria and also mucus on the tongue. If they are not removed regularly, bad breath develops."

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Dry mouth

One of the reasons for bad breath in some people is dry mouth and insufficient saliva secretion. People who drink little fluid often have a dry mouth, and taking certain medications, such as high blood pressure medications or antidepressants, can block saliva flow and dry mouth.

Women also experience decreased saliva production during menopause due to hormones. If the mouth is too dry, bacteria can multiply more easily.

Drinking fluids in sufficient quantities helps prevent dry mouth, and it is recommended to drink 1.5 liters of water or unsweetened tea daily.

Chewing gum or sucking on sugar-free candy also helps stimulate saliva production and prevent dry mouth.

"Adequate saliva production is not only important in preventing bad breath, the minerals that protect tooth enamel are an essential part of our saliva, and the immunoglobulins in saliva are just as important, and this secretion supports the defense against pathogens in the mouth and throat," says Dr. Schmidt.

The German doctor continues, "Our saliva also contains important lubricants that protect the mucous membranes from drying out, and saliva supports swallowing and digestion as well."

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is one of the causes of bad breath. To make sure that gingivitis does not develop into periodontitis, the dentist must remove harmful deposits on these teeth, called "plaques", and clean the periodontal pockets extensively.

Dr. Schmidt notes that "gingivitis cannot be stopped without clean teeth," and warns that "in the worst case, untreated gingivitis can cost you your teeth."

Stomach and liver diseases

Other possible causes may be rare in the appearance of bad breath in some, which are stomach diseases, liver and kidney diseases and diabetes, according to the website of the German medical journal "Gesundheit".

For this, it is recommended to visit the dentist immediately when you notice a bad breath in the mouth, and if there is no reason in the mouth area, it is recommended to visit an ear, nose and throat doctor or an internist.