It takes place with an unpleasant odor coming from the oral cavity, can be perceived by others while breathing or talking with enormous discomfort for the sufferer.
Those who suffer from it may not realize it, often becoming aware of it during a dental checkup, which is appropriate to do annually, or through a person with whom one is in contact; in fact, it is a significant issue with regard to interpersonal relationships.
What is it determined by
Halitosis can be determined by a food cause if the duration is limited; in fact, some foods can cause unpleasant breath.
If the situation persists, the cause is most likely to be found in disorders affecting the oral cavity or poor oral hygiene.
Not cleaning one's teeth thoroughly and flossing increases the risk that some food debris will not be removed from the teeth; if this happens, bacteria will begin to proliferate and give rise to unpleasant bad breath.
It is essential to follow proper oral hygiene to avoid unpleasant breath.
Halitosis is associated with tooth decay and periodontitis.
Frequent consumption of alcohol and cigarettes can contribute to the maintenance of this unpleasant situation. Halitosis can be caused by other issues that do not affect the oral cavity such as gastric disorders, diabetes, heart and respiratory disorders.
In this case you will be referred to specialists; however, it should be emphasized that these are very low percentages. In most cases the cause of halitosis is to be sought in habits or disorders of the oral cavity.
How can halitosis be resolved?
For immediate but only temporary relief, specific mouthwashes, dental floss (which can also be found flavored), and specific toothpastes can be used.
However, these are solutions that do not solve the underlying problem; to solve it permanently, it is essential that you see a dentist.
A thorough examination is essential to assess the presence of disorders such as caries and periodontitis. If these disorders are the basis of halitosis, it will be enough to treat them to eliminate the problem permanently.
In the case of caries, devitalization is implemented if the situation is not so severe as to require extraction of the tooth element.
In the case of periodontitis, it is important to assess whether the tooth needs to be extracted or not, all depending on the severity of the disorder.
If the cause of halitosis is related to your habits, the advice is to limit your consumption of alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine.
It is important that you see your dentist immediately if symptoms such as halitosis, gingival bleeding, mobility of the dental elements, hypersensitivity to thermal stimuli (symptoms attributable to periodontitis), or pain in a tooth, halitosis (symptoms of tooth decay) are present.Timeliness is essential to safeguard your oral health and to avoid the need for dentures following a tooth extraction.
The medical team at the Savasta practice will help you recover from this socially disabling disorder by going after its source.
