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Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is the condition of having unpleasant mouth
odour. There are many causes of halitosis – some direct and some indirect. This can
be caused by tobacco products, poor oral hygiene, food, health problems, or
medication. Aside from malodorous breath, halitosis sufferers may also experience
dry mouth or tongue coating.
What Causes Halitosis?
Here are some of the usual causes of halitosis:
• Food
Spicy, strong-smelling and strong-tasting food such as curry, cheese, some aromatics
and the like can cause a lasting smell. This is typically short-term. Food particles
stuck in the teeth can also encourage bacteria growth.
A low-carb diet can also cause halitosis - the body burns fat as a main energy source
so the dieter’s breath has a fruity odour.
• Tobacco
Chewing tobacco and smoking cigarettes leave chemicals and other substances in
the user’s mouth. This can cause halitosis. Tobacco products can also hasten the
progress of oral cancers or gum disease, which also causes this condition.
• Poor Hygiene
Not brushing or flossing regularly means there can be a lot of food particles in the
mouth. This rots and causes malodorous breath, aside from feeding the bacteria in
the mouth.
Plaque build-up due to inadequate dental care also causes halitosis. Plaque, if left
untreated, can also cause gingivitis and – later on – periodontitis, which can also
generate halitosis.
Health Conditions
Dry mouth or xerostomia may cause halitosis. Since there is inadequate saliva to
cleanse and moisten the mouth, the growth of bacteria is left unchecked. Dry mouth
may either be caused by health issues such as disorders in connective tissue or
problems with salivary glands, among other similar concerns. Mouth-breathing and
certain medications may also result in xerostomia, which can cause halitosis.

2. Halitosis Treatments
Treating halitosis may require one or a combination of any of the following: good
oral hygiene, quitting smoking, avoiding certain foods, and undergoing treatment
for medical conditions.
For most halitosis sufferers, it may take no more than brushing and flossing after
every meal, using antiseptic mouthwash, and scraping the tongue with a tongue
scraper to drastically reduce the occurrence and severity of halitosis.
Some may have to resort to medication that alleviates dry mouth – which can
diminish the natural generation of saliva that helps flush out some of the halitosis-
causing bacteria that occurs in the mouth – while some may need to treat diseases
that indirectly result in halitosis. Visit our website at www.breezecare.co.uk for
more information on halitosis.