Oral Malodor Affecting Our Social Life

“Oral Malodor” or “Breath Odor” or “Bad Breath” is a very common among dental problems. Technically it is called as “Halitosis”. It’s an unpleasant condition that also becomes a source of embarrassment for the sufferer. It is estimated to affect 50 to 65% of the population. The major drawback of this problem is that sometimes people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. They got a clue from others reactions as People used to avoid or try to make a distance when the person with the problem speaks. So it has a significant effect on the sufferer both personally and socially.

Causes Of Oral Malodor:
Halitosis (Oral Malodor) occurs due to excessive volatile sulphur compounds (thiols) production. There may be a number of reasons behind this condition like

• poor oral hygiene
• smoking
• food containing volatile sulphur compounds (onion, garlic etc)
• smoking
• due to dry mouth
• due to bacterial coating on the tongue
• due to some other illness like kidney problem etc o
• due to some dental problem.

Treatment Options:

• The main treatment of bad breath is to maintain proper oral hygiene.
• Regular brush your teeth twice daily.
• Use mouth washes containing chlorine dioxide which neutralize sulphur compounds.
• Cleanse your tongue.
• Drink a lot of water to avoid drying of mouth.
• Avoid tobacco.
• Regularly visit your dentist to rule out any dental problem as fresh breath can lead to more enjoyable interactions with others.