bad breath

[dsjeya]

Breath odor or bad smelling breath
Breath odor, or halitosis, is common, if unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive.
Considerations
Some medical disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath.
• A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get rid of excess acetone through the breathing. This is a characteristic sign of ketoacidosis (such as diabetic ketoacidosis), a potentially life-threatening condition.
• A fecal odor to the breath (the breath smells like feces) can occur with prolonged vomiting, especially when there is a bowel obstruction. It can also occur temporarily if the person has a nasogastric tube in place (a tube placed through the nose or mouth to the stomach to drain the stomach contents).
• The breath may have an ammonia-like odor (also described as urine-like or "fishy") in people with chronic kidney failure.
Common Causes
If previously normal breath turns into halitosis, causes could include:
• Food or beverages consumed (such as cabbage, garlic, raw onions, or coffee)
• Vitamin supplements (especially in large doses)
• Poor dental hygiene
• Dentures
• Cavities
• Tobacco smoking
• Alcoholism
• Throat infection
• Sinusitis
• Lung infection
• Gum disease (gingivitis, gingivostomatitis)
• Abscessed tooth
• Impacted tooth
• Foreign body in the nose (in children)
o Often (but not always) there is a white, yellowish, or bloody discharge from one nostril
• Drugs
• Paraldehyde
• Triamterene and inhaled anesthetics
• Insulin - injection
• Chronic renal failure (can cause breath to smell like ammonia)
• Diabetes (fruity or "sweet chemical" smell with ketoacidosis)
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• Lung abscess
• atrophic rhinitis
• Periodontal disease
• Pharyngitis
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Home Care
Use proper dental hygiene (especially flossing), and remember that mouthwashes are not effective in treating the underlying problem.
Fresh parsley or a strong mint are often effective ways to fight temporary bad breath. Avoid smoking. Otherwise, follow

[RAHEN]

hygeine of teeth are v.important to be taken care of ...its really hard to stay long in any community feeling good with bad breath..usually nowadays seen is cavity one..

[dsjeya]

u r right friend rahen
twice brushing with fluride tooth paste,flogging once a week
every 6 month dental consultation
avoiding sticky sweets
gorgling after every eating

[yammen]

Yeps, thanks for this basic but very important reminder

[dsjeya]

passinate kissing improves oral hygiene

[desib0y]

hmmmmm thnx