Bad smell from the mouth. What symptoms indicate that a person has stomach problems? Common symptoms of helminthic invasion - the causes of an unpleasant odor

Halitosis (bad breath) refers to symptoms that can in a matter of seconds nullify the result of a person's efforts to achieve goals in business or personal life. An unpleasant smell, constant or periodic, repels, makes people keep a respectful distance from its owner. Neither frequent brushing with toothpaste nor daily use of special rinses can save you. The intensity of the manifestation of halitosis is a serious reason to contact a specialist to find out the true causes of bad breath in an adult and find out how to cure it.

Bad breath occurs in many people

Types of halitosis

Halitosis occurs due to the vital activity of anaerobic microorganisms involved in the processing of food residues in the oral cavity. The main reason for the growth of bacterial activity is the lack of proper care, ignoring mandatory hygiene procedures. However, frivolous attitude to hygiene procedures and dental diseases cause Halitosis in 85% of cases. The remaining share falls on diseases of the ENT organs, diseases of the digestive system and other disorders, including psychological ones. Given this variety of factors, experts begin to treat putrid breath in adults only after determining the type of halitosis. There are three main types in total:

true;
pseudohalitosis, which develops more often in women;
halitophobia.

True Halitosis includes subspecies:

pathological;
physiological.

Of the species presented, only the physiological one does not require special treatment. People suffering from bad breath can easily cope with the problem by allocating just a few minutes a day for hygiene procedures. As for halitophobia and pseudohalitosis, their treatment is carried out by psychotherapists who help eliminate obsessive-compulsive states in patients.

Common causes of bad breath

Bad breath is a characteristic symptom that accompanies colds, diabetes and gastritis. However, practically healthy people also cannot be sure that they will be able to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor and the accompanying discomfort. Why does breath lose its freshness even after brushing your teeth? There are several such reasons:

Poor-quality products are used for hygiene procedures. For example, toothbrushes lack the necessary maneuverability. In addition, these brushes are characterized by increased rigidity and inability to remove dirt in hard-to-reach places.
The number of hygiene procedures does not meet the required. For example, with the minimum required two cleanings per day, the teeth and oral cavity are cleaned only once (in the morning or in the evening). As a result, the bacteria that cause halitosis receive enough material for life.
Tobacco addiction. The source of the smell is both tobacco smoke and chronic dental diseases that develop as a result of prolonged smoking.
Lack of proper diet. Addiction to sweets, fast food, carbonated drinks also leads to bad breath.
Daily use of garlic, raw onions, hot spices, fatty fried meat and fish.
Taking medications, in particular antibiotics and vitamin supplements in large quantities.
Wrong diet.
Violation of the production of saliva in the morning, as well as in the elderly.

Many causes can provoke the appearance of halitosis

The nature of the smell for different causes of halitosis in adults and children

Fragrance from the mouth	Cause	Related problems
Fetid	caries, poor hygiene	Damage to teeth and gums
Putrefactive	Inflammation of the nasopharynx	Rhinitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis
Unpleasant	Dry mouth	Dehydration of the mouth (xerostomia)
Ammonia sour	Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys	kidney failure
Acetone in adults	Diabetes mellitus of the first group	Unpleasant urine and body odor
Unpleasant temporary	Diet, fasting, nutritional features	Physiological phenomenon, disappears quickly
Fetid sour putrid	Alcohol and tobacco use	Drainage of the oral cavity, violation of normal microflora
Putrid in adults and children	Periodontitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis	Damage to soft tissues and mucous membranes of the mouth
Acid putrid	Worms	Damage to the stomach, intestines, lungs
Metal	Anemia, anemia	Bladder diseases
The smell of rotten eggs	Food
Acetone in children	Disturbed metabolism	Imbalance of the oral microflora
Ammonia in children	Problems with the liver, metabolism	Excess Protein
Drug	Taking medication	Physiological halitosis, self-limiting
Sour odor in children	Gastritis, stomach ulcer	Pathological diseases
Fecal in children	Diseases of the nasopharynx	Dental diseases
Urinary in children	resistant infection	kidney disease
Sweetish in children	Diabetes	Elevated acetone
Purulent in children	Tonsillitis	Plaque in the throat
Rotten	Gastritis	Helminth infection
Bitter	Liver damage	Hepatitis

Other factors

In addition to these reasons, bad breath appears as a symptom of certain diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, endocrine, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys

The leaders among pathologies accompanied by loss of freshness of breath are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Gastroenterologists believe that it is gastritis, chronic renal failure, liver disease and intestinal obstruction that declare their presence in the body by the lack of fresh breath.

However, going to see a doctor, you can hear a completely opposite point of view. The main argument in its favor is the presence of the esophageal sphincter. Thanks to the closed sphincter, food is not thrown into the esophagus in the reverse order. The sphincter also makes it impossible for unpleasant odors to enter the mouth from the stomach. At the same time, in a number of chronic pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, the sphincter does not cope with the task assigned to it. A similar situation occurs if the sphincter muscles weaken and are not able to function in the same mode. The cause of weakened sphincter muscles is often precisely gastritis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the walls of the stomach, which develops as a result of a violation of digestion processes. Rotting of the remnants of undigested food is accompanied by:

the appearance of a yellowish, yellow coating on the tongue;
heartburn;
increasing odor from the mouth.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract often lead to the appearance of an odor from the oral cavity.

Often, if a person has a stomach ache, diseases of other organs provoked by gastritis contribute to the development of halitosis:

Tonsillitis. It develops against the background of immunity weakened by an imbalance of microflora.
Pathology of the liver. They are indicated by halitosis, together with a feeling of bitterness in the mouth.
Reflux esophagitis, or weakening of the lower esophageal valve (cardiac sphincter). Accompanied by heartburn and belching. Belching occurs due to regular injections of gastric juice.

To correctly determine the cause of the stench, specialists are helped by its similarity with other odors found in everyday life. So, the smell from the mouth when belching resembles the stench of rotten eggs. In kidney pathology, the smell is identical to the smell of ammonia.

Dry mouth

Bad breath in a child is a phenomenon that usually indicates a disease. As for the elderly, in this category an unpleasant odor is not always associated with pathology. The main reason for this difference is the decrease in the amount of saliva with age.

Saliva is a natural antibiotic that helps reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth. The less saliva, the higher the risk of developing Halitosis in a healthy person. Young and middle-aged adults are more likely to experience bad breath in the morning because saliva flow naturally slows down at night. It also reduces the volume of saliva produced:

the habit of breathing through the mouth;
starvation;
strong excitement;
public speaking and lengthy monologues;
bad habits;
stressful situations.

Drinking plenty of water, drinking lemon juice, chewing gum, and careful oral hygiene helps to correct the situation. Lack of results is likely only when bad habits, such as smoking, are the cause of the bad smell.

Smoking and other bad habits

Forgotten in the ashtray, a cigarette butt copes with the results of cross-ventilation within a few minutes. It is extremely difficult to get rid of cigarette smoke absorbed into the upholstery and carpet. Resins that have settled on fibers and surfaces continue to emit a fetid odor for a long time. The same thing happens in the mouth of the smoker himself. You can remove traces of resin from furniture with strong detergents. It is almost impossible to clean the teeth and mucous membranes with toothpaste or various rinses. As a result, the smoker faces:

profuse plaque on the tongue and teeth of a characteristic yellow color;
disturbed composition of saliva, excluding its normal functioning;
severe dry mouth;
diseases of the teeth, gums, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory, cardiovascular and other body systems.

Smoking has a very negative effect on the body

The presence of even one of these effects of smoking necessarily leads to halitosis. The same result is observed if a person abuses alcohol, drugs, fatty and salty foods. Bad habits include such causes of bad breath as regular lack of sleep, eating fast food, excessive passion for coffee and strong tea, and spicy spices. In each case, there is a high probability not only of a change in the composition of the saliva produced, but also of diseases that easily become chronic.

Respiratory system diseases

Diseases of the ENT organs can provoke bad breath. With difficulty in nasal breathing caused by a runny nose, the contents of the nasopharynx with harmful bacteria enter the mouth, causing a characteristic odor. People with viral and bacterial infections have bad breath as a result of the vital activity of pathogens. The appearance of a bad aroma becomes a consequence of the inflammatory process. Diseases that cause bad breath:

A persistent cough with bronchitis is accompanied by fever, general weakness, and frequent sputum production. The appearance of a repulsive aroma indicates stagnant processes in the respiratory tract.
Inflammation of the tonsils - tonsillitis. If the throat was very sore, coughing attacks were observed, in the chronic form of the disease, caseous plugs form on the tonsils. They cough up white lumps that smell bad.
Frontitis - inflammation of the frontal sinus. It occurs after a runny nose, accompanied by severe headaches that disappear after blowing your nose. Mucous compartments enter the mouth during expectoration, provoking an unpleasant odor.
Nasal congestion - rhinitis. As a result of the inflammatory process in the nose, there is a burning sensation, irritation, congestion. The entry of part of the mucus with bacteria into the larynx leads to stale breath.

Respiratory diseases require immediate treatment

In patients with acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, tonsillitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, otitis media, the appearance of halitosis is not excluded. An unpleasant odor can be felt with pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis. It smells especially unpleasant on the exhale and during coughing fits.

Dieting and eating habits

The lack of nutrients in diets and starvation causes a violation of metabolic processes in the first days of abandoning the usual diet. Cleansing the body is accompanied by the appearance of an unpleasant odor, but after a while the symptom disappears. Healthy nutrition is based on the body receiving the required amount of meat, dairy and protein foods with a balanced composition of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, micro and macro elements.

Refusal to use the usual food causes a deficiency of essential substances, starts the process of consuming the reserves accumulated in the body. As a result of the formation of a large amount of metabolic products, a “hungry breath” appears in a person, which persists until the next meal. A diet low in carbohydrates results in the rapid breakdown of stored fats to form ketones, which have a strong flavor.

Bad breath can be caused by eating smelly foods. In the process of digestion, the split elements enter the circulatory and respiratory systems, a bad smell appears due to the formation of volatile sulfur-containing substances. Features of the use of "smelling" products:

Sugar (cookies, sweets, chocolate, cakes) - food for microbes, contributes to their rapid reproduction with the destruction of gums and teeth.
Acidic foods, which include citrus and tomato juices, coffee (including decaffeinated coffee), change the normal level of acidity in the mouth.
Protein foods - dairy and sour-milk products, meat, fish, legumes. The end products of protein breakdown are ammonium compounds with alkaline properties that cause bacterial growth in the mouth and bad breath.
Dehumidifier products. Alcohol contains alcohol, which dries up moisture in the mouth. Reduced salivation provokes dry mouth, bad flavor.

To prevent odor, attention must be paid to nutrition

In patients with diabetes mellitus of the first group, due to impaired metabolism, a characteristic acetone odor appears. Cells absorb glucose worse, its deficiency occurs, and the process of splitting proteins and fats is disrupted. As a result of the formation of ketone bodies, an unpleasant odor comes from the mouth.

Under normal conditions, the pancreas provides energy to the body, processing glucose and cleansing the blood of sugar. In diabetic patients, the processing of incoming sugars is impossible, which leads to the processing of fats with the release of strong-smelling ketone bodies. Glucose accumulates in the blood plasma, and the amount of acetone in the urine greatly increases, its smell becomes sharp and pronounced. Therefore, with an acetone smell, diabetes mellitus cannot be excluded as the cause of halitosis. Carrying out tests and measuring blood sugar levels will help establish or refute absolute insulin deficiency, that is, first-degree diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes is a serious disease

Infectious diseases

Bad breath is not always a problem of poor oral hygiene. Most people with bad breath regularly brush their teeth, visit dentists, do not smoke or drink alcohol. But the problem remains relevant, which speaks of deeper causes that caused halitosis - various inflammatory processes. Diagnosis of some diseases shows a causal relationship between infectious diseases and bad breath:

diseases of the respiratory tract, nasopharynx, lungs;
dental problems with inflammatory processes;
dangerous diseases associated with pathologies of internal organs.

Respiratory infections, systemic diseases of the liver and kidneys, periodontal disease are accompanied by inflammatory processes. The waste products of microbes cause redness, swelling, bleeding of the gums, the formation of purulent abscesses in the oral cavity, and swollen lymph nodes.

Halitosis cannot be ignored, since the smell may not be a physiological problem, but an indirect symptom of kidney or liver failure, lung damage. These conditions, in turn, are provoked by acute pyelonephritis, hemorrhagic fever, inflammation of the genitourinary system, viral hepatitis, severe pneumonia. To get rid of bad breath helps to eliminate the root cause of halitosis - the treatment of infection.

Dental diseases and operations

In most cases, halitosis occurs as a result of problems with the oral cavity and the hygienic condition of the teeth and gums. In the folds of the mucous membranes, the waste products of bacteria accumulate, which leads to the formation of plaque on the tongue, teeth, and subgingival pockets. Dental diseases that cause halitosis:

Stomatitis, accompanied by sores in the sky, gums, tongue. The mucous membranes of the oral cavity become inflamed as a result of the reaction of the immune system to irritants. It is more common in children, but adults are not excluded.
Periodontitis is associated with inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth. It is the result of a bacterial infection. Symptoms - bleeding gums, bad breath, swelling, pain when chewing.
Periodontal disease is a violation of the blood supply to the gum tissue as a result of improper metabolism. Weak gums do not hold the teeth well, they become wobbly. The main symptoms are bad smell, pale gums.
Caries is the destructive effect of bacteria on the hard tissues of the teeth, starting with the defeat of tooth enamel. It is always accompanied by an unpleasant odor as bacteria break down food stuck in the teeth.
Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums as a result of infectious diseases, disruption of the endocrine, immune, circulatory systems, problems with the digestive tract. A bad smell indicates an active inflammatory process.

Diseases of the teeth and oral cavity cause odor

If a person has a sore gum after tooth extraction and an unpleasant odor is constantly present, an infectious process takes place in the resulting hole. The main reasons are non-compliance with the recommendations of the dentist, suppuration during complex operations, an unremoved root residue, the presence of a constant source of infection, for example, periodontitis with inflammation of the gums. Concomitant diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, in which bacteria actively multiply, also cause pain after tooth extraction and an unpleasant odor.

Many dental patients are forced to install removable or non-removable dentures. Elements of prosthetics are made of polymer, composite, acrylic materials that are able to react with the waste products of the oral microflora. As a result, a dense coating forms on the prostheses, causing a repulsive odor. Therefore, it is imperative to follow the rules of hygienic care for dental prostheses and the oral cavity, carefully remove food debris.

What does sweet smell mean

Halitosis is accompanied by the presence of a smell from the mouth of a different nature. It is noteworthy that the human brain perceives odors in different ways. The fetid aroma is not always heard by its owner, but others feel it well. Bad breath after sleep is a normal phenomenon and a feature of physiology, but the characteristic “aromas” throughout the day are a cause for concern. A sweetish smell should cause special alertness. Possible reasons:

The smell of acetone may be due to acetone syndrome in children.
Unpleasant sweetish breath is the result of diabetes in adults.
Problems with the gallbladder, serious pathologies of the liver, exhaustion of the body, hepatitis.

Attention should be paid to the sweet smell with an admixture of acetone, since the causes of its occurrence are quite serious and pose a health hazard.

Why does putrid smell occur?

With improper or insufficient hygiene, ENT diseases, a putrefactive odor can spread on exhalation. The phenomenon is typical for children and adults. In babies, dental problems, nasal congestion, and respiratory diseases become the cause of unpleasant amber. It is enough to cure the child to restore fresh breath.

In adults, the cause of the smell of rotten eggs from the mouth are intestinal problems, disruption of the digestive system. If the fetid odor does not disappear after the most thorough and regular cleaning of the teeth, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist. In women, an unpleasant odor sometimes occurs during menstruation, after which breathing returns to normal.

It is necessary to find out the cause of halitosis in order to effectively deal with it.

morning symptom

During the night, a large number of microbes accumulate in the mouth of people, since salivation decreases during sleep. A critical mass of bacteria leads to the formation of bitter bad breath. Obligatory brushing of teeth before going to bed, rinsing with decoctions and tinctures, drinking mint tea, fresh herbs helps to solve the problem.

When the smell from the mouth of a child is unpleasant in the morning, parents need to take the baby for examination to the pediatrician and dentist. The reason lies in hidden diseases of the ENT organs, dental problems (teething, stomatitis, caries).

In people on a diet, in the first days of following a diet, an unpleasant odor is especially strong in the morning on an empty stomach on an empty stomach. After eating, the symptom of hungry oral halitosis disappears. After a few days of following the diet, the unpleasant odor disappears and does not cause concern.

Why does a child have bad breath?

The child should smell good, because in most cases, children receive the full range of substances necessary for growth and development with food. Parents carefully monitor the balance of the children's diet, the condition of the teeth and gums. The aroma from the mouth of babies has a pleasant milky tint.

But sometimes young and older children have an unpleasant smell in the morning, which worries parents, since the factors of this phenomenon are very different:

The causes of bad breath from the baby's mouth are inflammatory gum disease.
Diseases of the nasopharynx - the waste products of bacteria enter the mouth.
Dryness in the oral cavity, reduced salivation - glandular dysfunction.
Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) also causes bad breath in a child.
Improper hygiene or ignoring timely brushing of teeth.
Caries is the cause of bad breath in a child aged 3-6 years.

If the child gets sick, the temperature rises, the body becomes dehydrated, which leads to the drying of the oral cavity and the appearance of symptoms of halitosis. Against the background of angina, SARS, influenza, bronchitis, bad breath from the baby's mouth is associated with taking medications - antibiotics, vitamins, antiviral agents. It will pass after the completion of the treatment course.

Poor health of the baby requires appropriate treatment and plenty of fluids.

If the child has recovered, hygiene procedures are followed, but the bad smell does not disappear, the problems may be dental in nature. According to many experts, in children from 7 to 13-14 years old, the causes of an unpleasant odor lie precisely in the oral cavity and nasopharynx. Very rarely, children's halitosis is caused by disorders of the digestive system, diseases of internal organs, and congenital pathologies. The main causes are dental problems, inflammation of the tonsils, adenoid, nasal congestion. Gastrointestinal problems in babies (diarrhea, indigestion) may be accompanied by an acetic acid aroma. To eliminate the symptom, it is enough to adjust the child's diet.

The causes of bad breath in a teenager are somewhat different, especially in the morning. As a result of hormonal changes in adolescence, a restructuring of the body occurs. The composition of the secretion of the gonads, metabolism, hormonal levels, the work of the sebaceous, salivary, sweat glands provoke an unpleasant odor in a teenager. This leads to aesthetic problems, matured children mask the bad aroma with chewing gum, use rinses and other means that only temporarily relieve the unpleasant phenomenon and complicate the diagnosis of the true causes of halitosis. Teenagers often suffer from gastritis and intestinal dysbacteriosis due to malnutrition, causing an unpleasant morning symptom.

Older children wear braces to correct the bite, in which particles of food remain. With improper oral hygiene, bacteria accumulate under the braces, processing food residues and causing an unpleasant odor. It is important to follow the recommendations of the dentist and rinse your mouth thoroughly after eating.

What to do and which doctor to contact

Halitosis in medical practice is considered not as an independent disease, but as a consequence of other diseases affecting the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, internal organs, endocrine system, and respiratory organs. Adults first need to contact a therapist who will give a referral for a blood and urine test. If there are obvious symptoms of problems in the oral cavity, a consultation with a dentist is required. With deeper causes of halitosis, an adult needs the help of other specialists:

endocrinologist (metabolism control);
gastroenterologist (diseases of the gastrointestinal tract);
otolaryngologist (respiratory diseases).

With halitosis in a child, you need to consult a pediatrician. After the initial examination, the doctor will issue a referral to another specialist, if the cause of the unpleasant odor is not the oral cavity, hygiene is observed, there are no obvious signs of dental diseases.

At the discretion of the doctor, the patient may be assigned to take various tests - blood, urine, feces. This is necessary to accurately determine the cause of halitosis. By human blood, you can determine the presence of an inflammatory process, by urine - a metabolic disorder, by feces - helminthic invasion.

How to get rid of bad breath

Aesthetically, halitosis is a rather unpleasant and serious problem. Bad breath of varying degrees of stench from the mouth as a result of halitosis can be permanent, appear periodically, last for 3 days, depending on the cause that provoked it. There are ways to get rid of bad breath at home:

To neutralize the effect of dishes prepared with an abundance of seasonings, the use of parsley, rosemary, basil, mint, eucalyptus helps.
Freshness of breath is preserved by fermented milk products that maintain normal microflora - yoghurts, cheeses, kefirs.
To avoid an unpleasant onion or garlic aroma, you need to eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, drink green tea, citrus juices.
An unpleasant alcoholic aroma eliminates chewing of cloves, coffee, bay leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg.
Halitosis caused by dry mouth effectively removes heavy drinking, gum massage to stimulate the salivary glands, lemon juice.
Bad breath in children can be removed by proper hygiene using alcohol-free rinses.

But if halitosis is provoked by serious health problems, these methods will only temporarily mask the unpleasant odor. Then the eradication of the cause of halitosis depends on the effectiveness of the treatment of the underlying disease.

Diet and lifestyle

The reason for the appearance of a stale smell is often food. This means that halitosis is physiological in nature, and it is not difficult to fix the problem on your own. To do this, it is necessary to exclude from the diet such foods as spicy seasonings, garlic, onions, strong oxidizing agents, legumes, reduce the consumption of fatty meat foods, and give up alcohol. Frequent rinsing with non-alcoholic products that do not dry out the mouth helps to remove bad breath.

If during the day a person makes snacks, you need to opt for fresh vegetables, fruits, yogurts, kefir.
After eating, you need to rinse your mouth with a special lotion, you can use chewing gum - it stimulates the production of saliva.
Doctors recommend brushing your teeth 30 minutes after eating, so as not to damage the tooth enamel softened by food.
A decoction of wormwood, nettle, St. John's wort, chamomile, strawberry leaves, sage will remove the stale smell.
You can reduce the release of a bad aroma by adjusting the diet. Fatty, meaty, spicy food "smells" - its use should be reduced.
Tobacco and alcohol actively provoke halitosis. Giving up bad habits will return pleasant freshness to your breath.

To save the child from unpleasant breath, it is necessary to control the implementation of hygiene rules. Until the age of six, it is necessary to make sure that the child brushes his teeth correctly, to teach the baby to clean the surface of the tongue and cheeks. Pasta with coniferous aroma is suitable for children. To stimulate the normal flow of saliva that kills bacteria in the mouth, you need to maintain a healthy drinking regimen, humidify the air in the room, use rinses and check that there is no nasal congestion. The cause of halitosis in children is an elementary non-compliance with the norms of dental hygiene and diet, so the problem is easy to fix.

Traditional medicine recipes

Simple traditional medicines made from improvised ingredients help to permanently and quickly get rid of bad breath at home:

Chamomile infusion is prepared according to the instructions and used for rinsing after meals three to four times a day.
The leaves of mint, sage, wormwood or white alder are crushed, poured with one glass of boiling water, taken orally 100 ml of infusion.
For fragrance from the mouth, use lemon juice - rinse your mouth with juice squeezed from a quarter of one lemon.
Pharmacy tincture of St. John's wort is dropped into a glass as much as a person's age, taken orally.
To remove bad breath at home, a salt solution helps - a quarter of a teaspoon to 1 glass of water for rinsing after meals.
You can prepare a solution of apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp. 1 glass of water - and drink 15 minutes before meals. The method is not suitable for those suffering from gastritis of any acidity.
You can remove the effects of halitosis by daily rinsing with hydrogen peroxide and water, combined in equal amounts.
If the smell is caused by smoking, chewing fresh herbs (parsley, dill seeds, celery) or apples helps to get rid of it.
Halitosis associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is eliminated with wormwood infusion (1 tablespoon of dry raw material per glass of boiling water). For one month, you need to drink a cup of infusion every day in large sips.
1 tbsp oak bark, poured with one glass of boiling water, kept for half an hour in a water bath, filtered, rinsed every day.

Traditional medicine knows many recipes with which people at home effectively get rid of bad breath. Official medicine does not exclude the benefits of such treatment, but it is important to consider that halitosis can only be overcome by eliminating the cause of the disease. It is recommended to combine the use of traditional medicine with the use of drugs, the action of which is aimed at treating a specific disease.

Medicines

To get rid of bad breath, it is necessary to clearly establish the cause of halitosis. Pharmaceutical products are used as directed by a doctor, especially if halitosis is a consequence of a serious illness. Conservative drug therapy includes the use of a number of drugs:

For the treatment of infectious and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity and the removal of bleeding gums, you can use the Asepta complex with propolis.
Rinse liquid CB12 fights the effects of unpleasant odors, helps restore and freshen breath, and serves as a powerful antiseptic.
Kamistad is suitable for people with prostheses in the oral cavity. Antibacterial and anesthetic prevents the spread of microbial plaque.
For dental problems (periodontitis, stomatitis), Metrogil Denta can be used to get rid of bad breath.
Septogal antimicrobial tablets eliminate bad odor, freshen breath, but they are used only as a temporary measure.

Under stress, a person worries, worries, the amount of saliva decreases, which leads to dryness in the mouth and an unpleasant odor. Oral halitosis caused by psychological factors eliminates the restoration of the emotional state.

Prevention of bad breath

In order not to exude a stale aroma, you need to monitor your own health and follow basic hygiene rules. To prevent the occurrence of unpleasant breath, preventive measures that are recommended for each person help:

Visit the dentist at least twice a year. Checking the condition of the teeth and gums, timely detection of inflammation helps to quickly select the treatment and prevent halitosis from manifesting itself.
The occurrence of an unpleasant odor contributes to ignoring the elementary rules of hygiene. You need to brush your teeth twice a day, be sure to clean your mouth before going to bed. This stimulates the production of saliva.
If there is an unpleasant smell after food, you need to carefully monitor oral hygiene. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the paste, brush, dental floss, consult a dental hygienist, professional cleaning.
When brushing your teeth, you need to thoroughly clean your tongue and cheeks so that they do not form a plaque with a bacterial flora. The paste should be of high quality, the brush should be changed every 2-3 months.
Rinsing with warm water after eating helps to remove food debris, you can additionally use dental floss. From lotions for rinsing, it is recommended to use Chlorhexidine, Triclosan, baking soda.

Cleaning the tongue and teeth as a preventive measure

Periodically it is worth visiting the dentist for sanitation. This is necessary for the improvement of the oral cavity and the prevention of dental diseases.

Halitosis signals health problems, so bad breath cannot be ignored. If bad breath is caused by poor hygiene, food, diet, medicines, halitosis will pass with time. When the causes of an unpleasant odor lie in diseases, you should immediately begin to treat them.

Anna Mironova

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Many are familiar with the situation when, when communicating with a person, you want to cover your mouth with your palm. It is especially offensive when bad breath causes an interrupted kiss, problems in communication or even at work. This phenomenon is called halitosis, and it is not as harmless as it seems.

9 Causes of Bad Breath – So Why Is Your Breath Stale?

Sooner or later, everyone will experience halitosis. It pretty much spoils our lives and sometimes makes us give up our desires and intentions. Where do the "legs" of halitosis "grow" from?

We list the main reasons:

Insufficient hygiene.
Advanced caries and other dental diseases.
Taking medications.
Microbial plaque on teeth and tongue.
Wearing dentures.
Decreased secretion of saliva.
Smoking.
The smell that remains after eating certain foods (alcohol, fish, spices, onions and garlic, coffee, etc.).
effects of diets.

Halitosis as a symptom of serious diseases - be attentive to yourself!

In addition to the above, there are more serious reasons for the appearance of halitosis. In some cases, it can be unkind a sign of any disease.

For example…

Gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (note - hydrogen sulfide smell).
Chronic tonsillitis, tonsillitis or sinusitis.
Pneumonia and bronchitis.
Kidney disease (note - the smell of acetone).
Diabetes mellitus (note - the smell of acetone).
Diseases of the gallbladder (bitter bad smell).
Liver diseases (in this case, a specific fecal or fishy smell is noted).
Tumor of the esophagus (note - the smell of rot / decomposition).
Tuberculosis in active form (note - the smell of pus).
Kidney failure (approx. - "fishy" smell).
Xerostomia caused by medication or prolonged mouth breathing (putrid odor).

It is worth noting also pseudohalitosis. This term is used when speaking of a condition when a person with fresh breath “imagines” an unpleasant odor in his mouth.

How to detect bad breath in yourself - 8 ways

In most cases, we ourselves know that we have bad breath.

But if you want to know for sure (suddenly it only seems to you), there are several ways to check this:

Observe the behavior of your interlocutors. If they move to the side, turn away when communicating, or aggressively offer you candy and chewing gum, there is a smell. Or you can just ask them about it.
Bring your palms to your mouth with “boats” and exhale sharply. If an unpleasant odor is present, you will immediately feel it.
Run a cotton floss between your teeth and sniff it.
Lick your wrist and, after waiting a bit, sniff the skin.
Scrap the back of your tongue with a spoon and sniff too.
Wipe the tongue with a cotton pad, sniff.
Buy a special tester in a pharmacy. With it, you can determine the freshness of your breath on a 5-point scale.
Get a special examination at the dentist.

Remember to test In a few hours after using odor masking products (elastic bands, pastes, sprays) and at the end of the day.

Modern medicine in the treatment of halitosis

Nowadays, there are very effective methods for diagnosing this disease.

The use of a halimeter which, in addition to diagnosis, also helps in assessing the success of the treatment of halitosis.
The composition of dental plaque is also examined.
And the back of the patient's tongue is studied. It should match the color of the oral mucosa. But with a brown, white or cream shade, we can talk about glossitis.

Considering that in most cases true halitosis is one of the symptoms of a certain disease, It is worth seeing other doctors:

ENT consultation help to eliminate polyps and sinusitis.
On a visit to a gastroenterologist we find out if there is diabetes, problems with the kidneys / liver or gastrointestinal tract.
At the dentist we eliminate foci of infection and remove bad teeth. A course of professional / oral hygiene at the same time as the removal of dental deposits will not interfere. When diagnosing periodontitis, the use of special irrigators is usually recommended.

9 effective ways to get rid of bad breath at home

You have a meeting soon, you are waiting for guests or going on a date ...

How can you quickly eliminate bad breath?

The most basic way is to brush your teeth. Cheap and cheerful.
Spray freshener. For example, with mint flavor. Today, such a device can be found in any pharmacy. Just toss it in your bag and have it always at hand. It is enough to spray 1-2 times into the oral cavity, and you don’t have to worry that they will run away from you after a minute of communication. Choose a spray with preventive properties (protection against the formation of tartar, plaque, caries).
rinse aid. Also useful thing for teeth and mouth. In addition to freshening breath, it also has an additional function - protection against plaque, strengthening teeth, etc. But do not rush to spit it out right away - hold the liquid in your mouth for at least 30 seconds, then its effect will be more pronounced.
Refreshing sweets. For example, mints. They will not bring much benefit, given the sugar content, but masking the smell is easy.
Chewing gum. Not the most useful method, especially if you have stomach problems, but perhaps the easiest. Chewing gum outside the home is even easier to find than lollipops. The optimal flavor is minty. It is most effective for masking odor. In order not to harm yourself, chew it for a maximum of 10 minutes, only after meals and without dyes (pure white).
Mint, greens. Sometimes it is enough to chew on a leaf of mint, parsley or green salad.
Fruits, vegetables and berries. The most effective are citrus fruits, apples, bell peppers.
Other "camouflage" products: yogurt, green tea, chocolate
Spices: cloves, nutmeg, fennel, anise, etc. You just need to hold the spice in your mouth or chew one clove (a piece of walnut, etc.).

And, of course, do not forget about the prevention of halitosis:

Electric Toothbrush. She cleans her teeth much more effectively than usual.
Dental floss. This "instrument of torture" helps to remove the "remnants of feasts" from the interdental spaces.
Brush to remove plaque on the tongue. Also a very useful invention.
Hydration of the mouth. Persistent dry mouth can also cause halitosis. Saliva has antibacterial properties, and reducing its amount, respectively, leads to an increase in the number of bacteria. Keep your mouth moist.
Decoctions for rinsing the mouth / throat. You can use chamomile, mint, sage and eucalyptus, oak or magnolia bark. The latter is the best for erasing this problem.
Food. Avoid garlic, coffee, meat and red wine. These foods lead to halitosis. An excess of fast carbohydrates is the path to caries and plaque on the teeth, give preference to fiber.
Brushing teeth twice a day for one and a half to two minutes, choosing brushes of medium hardness. We change the brush at least once every 3 months. It is also recommended to purchase an ionizer-sterilizer for your brush - it will disinfect your "tool".
After eating, be sure to remember about rinsing your mouth. Preferably, a decoction of herbs, a special rinse or dental elixir.
We visit the dentist every six months and solve dental problems in a timely manner. Do not forget to be examined by a therapist for chronic diseases.
toothpaste choose one that contains natural antiseptic ingredients that can reduce the activity of bacteria.
Drink more water.
Treat bleeding gums promptly It also causes an unpleasant odor.
With dentures remember that they should be thoroughly cleaned every day.

If, despite all efforts, the smell continues to haunt you - ask the experts for help!

The site site provides background information. Adequate diagnosis and treatment of the disease is possible only under the supervision of a conscientious physician. If you experience anxiety symptoms, contact a specialist!

Here and now and cause self-doubt in the long run. Especially if you don't know why he appeared.

The condition, well known to doctors as halitosis, can be due to both minor and. In the latter case, diagnosis and treatment are required, so you definitely cannot do without a visit to a specialist. On the other hand, if you are sure that everything is in order with your health, here are three things that could have caused everything:

bacteria in the mouth

Research shows that the most common cause of bad breath is bacterial plaque, especially on the teeth, gums, and tongue. And while poor or poor hygiene is often the culprit, a common trigger is dry mouth, an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive and thrive. This explains the fact that in most people (since saliva production stops during sleep), breathing can hardly be called pleasant.

Illness and drugs

While this state of affairs is less common than the previous reason, it may still work for you. According to Harold Katz, a dentist, in a commentary for Medical Daily, extremely bad breath - many times worse than usual - can be a sign of lung disease. In addition, bad breath can be a symptom of a respiratory tract infection, inflammation of the tonsils, and some other diseases. Plus, in some cases, the side effects of medications that you take on the recommendation of a doctor can also be associated with bad breath.

Alcohol, cigarettes and diet

Often, halitosis is provoked by our bad habits, be it or. Alcohol is known to cause dehydration, but smoking can not only dry out your mouth, but also increase the amount of odor-causing compounds in your body. Nutritionists add that the list of "potentially dangerous" should include a low-carb diet + the habit of skipping meals with enviable regularity.

According to Health.com, some foods, such as spices, cabbage and radishes, can also be the culprit. So in any case, you should be very careful about your diet.

How to get rid of bad breath

Speaking about how to get rid of bad breath, it is important to note that when it comes to illness, the recommendations should come primarily from your doctor. If the situation is less serious, there are several ways to deal with the problem that are worth trying:

hygiene habits

Brush your teeth twice a day using the tongue pad on the back. And if possible, use a mouthwash after every meal. This is especially important for those who are at risk for bad breath (such as people who wear braces or dentures). From the obvious recommendations: visit the dentist twice a year and do not forget to change your toothbrush after an illness.

Drink more water

In the case of bad breath, the formula works great: the more, the better. This, of course, is about clean water without gas, while sweet soda, which can damage enamel, is just better to exclude. Water-rich fruits and vegetables such as apples, cucumbers, celery and carrots will also be a useful addition here. They, experts say, can act as an alternative toothbrush, removing food debris stuck between teeth.

What about chewing gum? This, dentists note, is also a good and versatile way of hydration. “The saliva produced during chewing is responsible for reducing bad breath,” says Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, professor at the University of Rio Grande do Sol.

home remedies

You can chew fresh mint leaves or parsley, according to Jennifer Jablow, a New York-based cosmetic dentist. She explains that parsley, for example, contains chlorophyll, which prevents odor-causing bacteria from forming. Ready to go further? You can also make homemade mouthwash. Dentist Debra Glassman of Glassman Dental Care says that a cup of warm water with a tablespoon of baking soda and a few drops of peppermint oil does the job.

One of the obstacles in communication in adults with others is the smell from the mouth. It is important to diagnose the causes of bad breath with subsequent treatment of the disease. As a result, the person gets rid of the smell.

In medicine, this symptom is called halitosis. It serves as an indicator of various states. This may be a metabolic disorder or the activity of some bacteria. During illness, pathogenic bacteria crowd out existing microorganisms. The waste products of the new tenants are toxic and have a different smell.

There are 2 types of halitosis: true and false. With false halitosis, the patient has already passed the stage of treatment, but he still has a subjective feeling of the presence of smell, and this is the work of a psychotherapist. True halitosis is divided into physiological and pathological.

Physiological halitosis resolves on its own with regular oral hygiene. This kind occurs:

In the morning after waking up. Less saliva is secreted at night.
Bad habits: smoking and alcoholic drinks.
The use of products with a strong odor. Chemicals in the digestion of onions and garlic are released through the lungs. Toothpaste won't help here.
When fasting. There is a "hungry" breath.
after taking certain medications. Metabolic products of drugs are excreted through the lungs.
When dehydrated. A person drinks too little water, saliva production slows down, and it does not fulfill the function of disinfection. Bacteria begin to multiply rapidly, releasing volatile compounds.

Scientists have proven that anaerobic sulfur-producing microorganisms are the primary source of odor from the oral cavity, localized in the region of the tongue and throat.

Oxygen-rich saliva inhibits the growth of bacteria. If plaque forms on the teeth, cheeks and tongue, then it is a nutrient medium in which volatile sulfur compounds are produced.

One toothbrush is not enough. Do not ignore hard-to-reach areas. It is important to clean the tongue with the same brush or scraper. Additionally, flosses and irrigators are made for cleaning.

People who brush their teeth regularly, monitor their condition, drink water, and eat properly should not smell. It smells like it lingers.

The smell from the mouth in adults can be the cause of the manifestation of pathologies that are difficult to treat. As soon as the breath has become unbearable and it is impossible to get rid of it with oral hygiene, then for a start it is worth visiting a dentist on the issue of caries and inflammation of the gums.

It must be visited every six months, even if there are no complaints. According to dentists, periodontitis and gingivitis are present in 90% of people who are unaware of this.

The reason is bacteria that accumulate in the space between the teeth, which is difficult to clean. Plaque forms into tartar, deepens under the gums, causing an unpleasant odor. The dentist will perform local treatment, but the real problem may lie deeper.

If everything is in order with the teeth, then the next visit will be to the otolaryngologist. The most common cause is tonsils. With tonsillitis and adenoid growths, the tonsils turn into a bag with an unpleasantly smelling pus.

There may be mushrooms, the waste products of which smell unpleasant. With rhinitis, mucus is produced, which exudes a heavy odor. Breathing through the mouth with a runny nose dries the mouth, aggravating the situation.

The reason for the smell in the mouth in adults can be a lack of enzymes, which will require treatment.

Volatile compounds depend on the type of bacteria. By some odors, serious illnesses or their exacerbation can be determined. What do diseases smell like?

Putrid smell

A putrid odor can be a symptom of an esophageal diverticulum. A pocket is formed on the wall of the esophagus, into which part of the food enters. Food residues do not enter the stomach, accumulate and rot. Such people may experience regurgitation of undigested food at night.

In a healthy body, saliva is alkaline and does not smell. With a decrease in acidity in the oral cavity, caries develops with the appearance of a putrid odor. Periodontal disease, tonsillitis, pancreatitis have a similar "aroma". It should be borne in mind that with age, saliva production slows down and you need to drink more water.

Smell of feces

The smell of feces from the oral cavity appears in the following cases:

Exacerbations of atrophic gastritis.
Dysbacteriosis, which is evidenced by a white coating on the tongue.
Dyskinesia of the gallbladder. There is also a coating on the tongue.
Be a product of the vital activity of worms.
In cancer patients with intestinal obstruction.
Stress dries out the mouth, creating conditions for odor.

The smell of acetone

In adults, the smell of acetone in the mouth is especially alarming. It is impossible to get rid of such an aroma even after the rehabilitation of the mouth, as it appears during breathing. The causes of the smell are under-oxidized compounds secreted by the lungs, and it is necessary to treat, first of all, the sources of bad breath. This smell portends several diseases.

The smell of acetone with a sweet taste in the mouth is one of the first signals of diabetes. With such a disease, there is not enough insulin in the blood, glucose is broken down worse and fats are used. During the reaction, ketone bodies appear, which is acetone. The process is joined by a violation of the secretion of the salivary glands. Saliva becomes insufficient and self-purification of the body does not occur.

The kidneys remove harmful substances from fluids and blood. A disorder in their work also becomes the reason for the appearance of acetone breath.

Who practices long-term fasting as a remedy goes through a stage when the breath acquires an odor with a predominance of acetone. If the procedure is carried out correctly, then the unpleasant odor goes away. Otherwise, the body is destroyed.

Malfunction of the thyroid gland can cause sudden weight loss, insomnia, irritability. Such an ailment is accompanied by an acetone smell.

A large lack of carbohydrates in various mono-diets encourages the body to use fat reserves as an energy reserve. The result of such a diet will be the appearance of ketone bodies - acetone and its smell.

This also happens with excessive alcohol consumption. Ketone bodies are potent poisons. Once in the blood, they poison the systems through which the bloodstream passes.

Sweet smell

A sweetish "liver" smell comes from liver diseases that are asymptomatic for a long time. In this case, it would be wise to go for a consultation with a therapist.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has a sweet smell in diseases of the lungs, otitis media. The smell of honey emanating from a person requires the intervention of a doctor.

Sour smell

The appearance of such a smell indicates gastritis with increased secretory activity of the stomach or an ulcer. The smell does not go away even after eating. The disease is accompanied by the release of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus - heartburn. The odorous substances that contain hydrochloric acid exude a sour smell.

The smell of rotten eggs

If the acidity of the stomach is lowered, then protein foods are not digested to the end, the process of decay begins, and an unpleasant odor rises up the esophagus. Belching a rotten egg is a symptom of such a pathology.

Ammonia smell

Ammonia smell is manifested in diseases of the genitourinary apparatus. It can be nephritis, cystitis, urolithiasis, urethritis. In this case, through the lungs, the human body is freed from excess nitrogen.

Homemade Oral Recipes

This is the subject of medicine - breath odor, causes and treatment in adults. How to get rid of such discomfort at home? There are no less ways to get rid of such a smell forever than the reasons for its appearance. Available drugs available in every medicine cabinet, plants and products will come in handy. It must be remembered that any treatment should take place against the background of proper nutrition.

Oil emulsion

Oil sucking has a beneficial effect on health. This is a simple technique for removing toxins from the body. The procedure eliminates bleeding gums and foreign smell in the mouth.

Suck on a tablespoon of unrefined vegetable oil like a lollipop. It becomes liquid and turns white. After 20 minutes, spit out the emulsion and rinse your mouth thoroughly.

Rinsing with herbal decoctions

Gargling cleans the mouth better than chewing gum or mints. To eliminate the smell, you can prepare a homemade rinse from calendula, chamomile, St. John's wort, sage. These herbs have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
The decoction can be both mixed and separate.

1 st. brew a spoon with 200 g of boiling water;
heat for 15 minutes for a couple without boiling;
cool, strain and rinse your mouth after eating.

According to this recipe, to enhance the secretion of saliva, decoctions are prepared from bitter herbs: wormwood, yarrow.

Rinsing with hydrogen peroxide

Oxygen is needed by the body, as it is a powerful oxidizing agent. It takes on the function of deoxidation and destruction of organic matter.

Anaerobic microorganisms containing sulfur will be removed by active oxygen. This method should be used regularly.

Use of activated carbon

The unpleasant smell after a plentiful feast is neutralized by activated carbon. In the morning on an empty stomach, eat 5 tablets, and before going to bed, 4 tablets. The smell goes away after 3 days. You can brush your teeth with charcoal powder 2 times a week.

Aloe honey blend

Traditional medicine recommends mixtures based on juice from the leaves of a young aloe tree for gastritis of low acidity. It must be remembered that prolonged use of juice is unacceptable. It is contraindicated in high blood pressure, fibrous formations, polyps, pregnant women.

Honey is used in the treatment of liver, intestines and stomach ulcers. The result of treatment is affected by the method and time of admission. Therefore, you should figure out whether you need to take aloe with honey, how and at what time. Such a mixture must be agreed with the doctor.

Do not water the plant for a week. During this time, it will accumulate useful substances.

Pass 1.5 kg of lower shoots through a meat grinder;
mix with 2.5 kg of honey and 850 ml of Cahors;
transfer to a dark glass jar;
endure without access to light for a week.

The age of the agave is from 3 to 5 years. May honey is taken.

Take a teaspoon one hour before meals 1 time per day for 5 days. Then increase the daily dose to 3 teaspoons per day. The course of therapy takes 2 - 3 months.

Buckwheat flour

Fry a glass of buckwheat in the oven. Cool and grind with a coffee grinder into flour. Take in the morning on an empty stomach, a coffee spoon for 10 days. After a 3-day break, resume treatment. Use until bad breath is completely gone.

Oak bark

Oak bark is considered one of the best astringents for strengthening bleeding gums. Such a remedy prevents the growth of bacteria, attacks of peptic ulcer, relieves inflammation in the stomach with gastritis and normalizes bowel function.

Decoction for indigestion:

1 st. a spoonful of funds for 500 g of water;
bring to a boil, cool, filter;
drink a quarter cup half an hour before meals twice a day.

To wash the mouth, a stronger decoction is prepared:

3 art. l. bark per 200 ml of boiled water;
boil for 25 minutes over low heat;
pass through a strainer and top up to 300 ml;
clean mouth every 2 hours.

Store in refrigerator for 2 days.

Any funds from oak bark are accepted temporarily. The course of treatment does not exceed half a month. Prolonged use leads to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach and intestinal bleeding. Rinsing the mouth in such cases darkens the teeth and leads to a partial loss of smell.

Pine and mint

To get rid of an unwanted smell, it is enough to chew young needles or fresh mint to a liquid state. In the process of chewing, the oral cavity is disinfected with fungicides. At the same time, the teeth will be cleaned of food debris and bacteria.

Which doctor to contact

How to get rid of bad breath in adults, a gastroenterologist can find the causes and choose a treatment
Regarding the smell from the mouth in an adult, you need to go to a gastroenterologist to examine the stomach. The doctor will find the cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment, give recommendations on how to get rid of bad breath. The main thing is that measures are taken by a person in advance. Ordinary gastritis quickly turns into more serious diseases.

Homemade recipes are quite effective, but you don’t need to rely on them alone. Without getting rid of the main "fragrant" disease, all other remedies will only be a temporary disguise.

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Bad breath - causes and treatment:

One of the common problems in today's medicine is bad breath. A similar problem of a person causes a number of unpleasant emotions in others, in particular, a persistent disgust for this person. What causes bad breath and how to deal with it?

Causes of bad breath.
It should be noted that bad breath is a pathology that occurs as the body matures and develops. In modern medicine, this condition is known as halitosis. This problem is, in principle, solvable. Usually the treatment process is very simple and effective, it is only necessary to accurately identify the main source of bad breath. Basically, this is an accumulation in the human mouth (on the back of the tongue, around and between the teeth) of white matter, in which a large number of anaerobic bacteria are concentrated (gram-negative anaerobes that live and multiply in an oxygen-free environment). These bacteria secrete chemical compounds (hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, cadavrine, putrescine, skatole) that are the source of halitosis. Basically, bacteria begin to release foul-smelling substances after human consumption of proteins - meat, fish, seafood, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, cheeseburgers, cereals, nuts, legumes, as well as any desserts based on them. In addition, dead cells of the oral cavity serve as food for bacteria.

In addition to the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, the causes of bad breath can be:

Diseases of the digestive system (gastritis, ulcers). In this case, this problem is caused by the pathology of non-closure of the esophageal sphincter, when odors from the stomach penetrate directly through the esophagus into the oral cavity.
Intestinal pathology (enteritis and colitis). As a result of inflammatory processes in the intestines, toxic substances enter the bloodstream, which the body removes, including through the lungs, as a result of which bad breath appears.
Diseases of the liver and pancreas. The process of the appearance of bad breath is similar to the previous version.
Diseases of the ear, throat and nose (tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, chronic sinusitis). A bad smell occurs against the background of inflammatory processes of a purulent nature.
Lung diseases (tuberculosis, pneumonia, abscess). Inflammatory processes in the lungs proceed with the collapse of the lung tissue, namely the purulent process, which leads to the appearance of this problem.
Diseases of the oral cavity (caries). A carious lesion of the teeth or an abscess of the tooth proceeds with the release of purulent bad breath.
Violation of oral hygiene. Putrefactive microbes, their active reproduction and activity in the remains of food, poorly eliminated as a result of brushing the teeth and oral cavity, contribute to the production of fetid gases.

The consumption of certain foods (garlic, onions) can also cause this problem. In the process of digestion of food, molecules are formed that are absorbed by our body, after which they are removed from it with the blood stream. These molecules can have a very unpleasant smell, which, when it enters the lungs, arises when exhaled. The unpleasant odor associated with the consumption of certain foods disappears on its own after a few days, that is, when the body removes all the foul-smelling molecules from the body. To get rid of or prevent this problem in this case is not difficult, you just need to limit the consumption of these very products.

Excessive smoking or drinking alcohol is also a cause of bad breath. Basically, the process of its formation is based on nicotine, tar and other substances contained in tobacco smoke. They accumulate on the teeth and soft tissues of a heavy smoker. In this case, the only way to get rid of the problem is by giving up cigarettes. Perfect oral hygiene will help to reduce the smell somewhat, but will not completely eliminate it. In addition, smoking leads to dehydration of the tissues of the mouth, as a result of which saliva somewhat loses its moisturizing and disinfecting effect. From here, dry mouth or xerostomia appears, which also leads to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Decreased saliva production leads to dry mouth. This is especially noticeable in the morning. As a result, our breath becomes less fresh. By constantly swallowing saliva, we cleanse the mouth of the waste products of the bacteria inhabiting it and of the bacteria themselves. Drying out the mouth significantly reduces the positive effect of saliva, resulting in favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria. Chronic xerostomia can occur as a side effect while taking certain medications (antihistamines, drugs that normalize blood pressure, antidepressants, diuretics, tranquilizers, narcotic substances). Over the years, this problem can worsen as the effectiveness of the salivary glands decreases and the composition of saliva changes, resulting in a weakening of the cleansing effect of saliva. Chronic dry mouth or xerostomia contributes to the development of periodontal disease (gum disease).

Periodontal disease can also lead to bad breath. Usually this disease occurs in people over 35 years of age and is a bacterial infection of the soft tissues that surround the teeth. In its advanced form, the disease can give a complication in the form of serious damage to the bone on which the tooth is located. In the active form of the disease, gaps form between the teeth and gums, the so-called "periodontal pockets", where an excessive amount of bacteria is concentrated. These gaps are sometimes very deep, making hygienic cleaning difficult, resulting in accumulated bacteria and their waste products causing bad breath.

Diseases of the upper respiratory tract can cause bad breath. This is due to the fact that the mucous secretions accompanying the disease enter the oral cavity from the nasal cavity, and their accumulation leads to the appearance of this problem.

People suffering from sinusitis are forced to breathe through their mouth due to nasal congestion, which in turn leads to dry mouth and, as a result, bad breath. In the process of treating sinusitis, antihistamines are usually prescribed, which also contribute to the drying of the mouth.

It should be noted that the presence of dentures can also adversely affect the freshness of your breath. Whether a bad smell comes from prostheses or not is very easy to find out. You just need to remove them and place them in a closed container for a day. After the specified time, open the container and immediately smell it. Approximately such aroma comes from you during communication with people. In addition, bacteria can also accumulate on the surface of the denture, resulting in bad breath. Therefore, it is very important to thoroughly and daily clean them both from the inside and from the outside. Usually, when installing them, the dentist talks about the features of the hygiene of dentures. After cleaning, the dentures should be placed in a container with an antiseptic liquid (whichever doctor recommends).

How to get rid of an unpleasant smell?
When solving the problem of bad breath, most people mask it with chewing gums or mouthwashes, unaware that it is represented by volatile compounds. They also do not know that chewing gum negatively affects the gastrointestinal tract, and the effect of them is only short-lived. Mouthwashes often lead to disruption of the natural flora in the mouth, which only exacerbates bad breath. There are many other remedies, but doctors most often prescribe CB12, because, unlike others, it does not mask, but neutralizes those very volatile compounds, eliminating an unpleasant odor for a period of at least 12 hours. At the same time, it does not violate the normal flora of the oral cavity, it can be used even by pregnant and lactating women. CB12 is actively used by users of braces and prostheses. For persistent fresh breath, it is recommended to use rinse aid every day.

To deprive the bacteria of nutrients, you should include more fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet (especially apples and oranges) and limit the consumption of meat. It has been proven that vegetarians have practically no problems with fresh breath. Also of great importance is the correct and timely cleaning of the oral cavity, especially after eating protein dishes. If you do not thoroughly clean the spaces between your teeth every day, where food remains get stuck, you will not be able to cope with an unpleasant odor. Therefore, if you have a problem with fresh breath, it is recommended to brush your teeth, gums and tongue after each meal, rinse your mouth thoroughly and use dental floss. All this will help to keep the oral cavity clean and prevent the appearance of plaque, in which bacteria live that produce unpleasant "aromas".

If you keep your mouth perfectly clean, but the smell from your mouth does not disappear, you should visit a dentist who, if necessary, will teach you how to properly brush your teeth with a toothbrush and help with flossing. Unfortunately, even today a large number of people do not properly use these attributes of hygiene. If you have tartar on your teeth, your doctor will quickly and effectively remove it. If periodontal disease is detected, the dentist will prescribe the necessary treatment. In addition, if any other untreated diseases are found that may be the source of bad breath. If, after examining, the dentist does not find anything that could be the source of the problem, he may refer you to a general practitioner for an examination.

To get rid of this problem, it is important, in addition to teeth and gums, to thoroughly clean the surface of the tongue every day. Unfortunately, most of us ignore this procedure, but in vain. After all, it is this procedure that often helps to get rid of this problem without the use of any additional methods. It should be noted that it is necessary to clean the back of the tongue, since the front, in the process of constant movement of the tongue, touches the hard palate and thus cleans itself. Therefore, bacteria that produce malodorous compounds are mainly concentrated on the back of the tongue, which needs to be thoroughly cleaned.

To eliminate unpleasant odors, it is best to use toothpaste, which includes antibacterial substances (chlorine dioxide or cetylpyridone chloride). Such a paste not only cleanses well, but also has a detrimental effect on anaerobic bacteria.

Additional use of liquid mouthwash will help to cope with bad breath. Its composition has antibacterial properties and the ability to neutralize volatile sulfur compounds.

Rinsers can be of several types:

containing chlorine dioxide or sodium chlorite (kill bacteria and neutralize their secretions);
with zinc content (neutralize volatile sulfur compounds);
antiseptic (kill bacteria, but do not eliminate odor);
with the content of cetylpyridone chloride (reduces the number of anaerobic bacteria).

As mentioned above, the use of mouthwash is necessary in addition to brushing and flossing, since the product itself is not effective, as it cannot penetrate deep into the plaque on the back of the tongue. Rinsing your mouth after brushing your teeth will remove any remaining bacteria. The tool should not just be typed into the mouth, but rinsed thoroughly. Before rinsing, it is necessary to say “ah-ah-ah”, which will allow the agent to get to the back of the tongue, where the main part of the bacteria is concentrated. After rinsing, the product should be spit out immediately. Children should not use rinse aid as they may accidentally swallow it.

As an additional means of getting rid of an unpleasant odor, you can use various mints, lozenges, drops, sprays, chewing gums, etc. It is good if these products contain substances such as chlorine dioxide, sodium chlorite and zinc, which neutralize volatile sulfur compounds. In addition, mints, lozenges and chewing gum stimulate the production of saliva, which, thanks to its cleansing properties, eliminates bacteria and their waste products from the oral cavity, which means it eliminates bad breath.

Irrigators as a way to get rid of unpleasant odors

Recently, dentists are increasingly advising patients to use irrigators. These are devices that supply a jet of water under pressure, washing out food debris and accumulations of bacteria from even the most inaccessible places.

One of the new models on the Russian market is the stationary irrigator of the German brand ACleon TF600, which has extended functionality. Seven nozzles in the kit allow you to eliminate bacteria even from the most inaccessible places and clean the oral cavity with high quality (including nozzles for the tongue, braces and implants). The ingress of new microorganisms is prevented by the presence of a built-in ultraviolet lamp, a disinfecting nozzle.

An analogue of a stationary irrigator is a portable model of the same brand ACleon TF200. Weighing only 250 grams, it comes in a case and comes with a battery, so you can take it anywhere with you. Use irrigators, and the problem of bad breath will not affect you.

Video: Overview of ACleon TF600 and TF200 irrigators

Additional measures to eliminate unpleasant odors.
Drink more liquid throughout the day. This will reduce the bad odor. Not drinking enough water throughout the day will cause the body to retain water by reducing saliva production. And this will negatively affect the natural cleansing of the oral cavity from bacteria and their secretions. It is especially important to consume plenty of fluids for people suffering from chronic dry mouth (xerostomia).

Rinse your mouth with water several times a day. This will reduce halitosis somewhat by dissolving and washing away the waste products of bacteria.

Constantly stimulate the process of salivation, which will reduce the unpleasant odor. The easiest way is to chew something (mints, propolis, chewing gum, mint, cloves, dill, parsley, etc.). If you prefer chewing gum or mints, you should make sure that they do not contain sugar, as it stimulates the growth of bacteria that cause cavities.

Folk remedies for getting rid of bad breath.
Add three to four teaspoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a glass of water. Rinse your mouth with the resulting liquid two to three times during the day. Under the influence of active oxygen, formed due to hydrogen peroxide, putrefactive bacteria, which are the cause of an unpleasant odor, die.

For the same purpose, you can use hydroperite (hydrogen peroxide in the form of tablets).

Fresh Siberian cedar needles will help get rid of diseases of the oral cavity and gums (you can use pine or fir henna). It is necessary to chew the needles before the formation of water. In the process of chewing, due to coniferous phytoncides, the oral cavity is disinfected and cleaned of food debris. Two weeks of daily performance of the procedure will eliminate the unpleasant odor forever.

With reduced salivation and severe dryness of the mouth, it is recommended to chew a slice of lemon. This will get rid of the repulsive smell from the mouth for an hour and a half.

Rinsing the mouth with decoctions of infusions of bitter herbs (wormwood, yarrow, tansy) also eliminates unpleasant odors. This is due to the fact that herbs increase the secretion of saliva, which suppresses the pathological microflora, which is the source of an unpleasant odor. To prepare the infusion, it is necessary to pour dried and chopped grass (a tablespoon) with a glass of boiling water and insist for fifteen minutes. Rinse your mouth with this infusion two to three times a day.

An infusion of chamomile and calendula has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces inflammation of the tonsils, the back of the pharynx and the root of the tongue, reducing the intensity of bad breath. The preparation of the infusion is similar to the previous recipe.

Tea from lemon and peppermint leaves, rose hips, cumin seeds, thyme herbs give freshness to the breath. Brew grass instead of tea and drink with honey.

Eating walnuts or fennel in the morning will also reduce bad breath.

Rinse the mouth with tincture of St. John's wort (twenty to thirty drops in half a glass of water).

Use an infusion of strawberry leaves: pour two cups of boiling water over a tablespoon of raw materials and put on fire, cook for twenty minutes, then strain. Drink half a glass daily.

Infuse cranberries in water and consume daily.

Juice, water and alcohol infusion, alcohol tincture, syrup and sea buckthorn oil, taken orally, will help get rid of an unpleasant odor.

The use of infusion of sorrel leaves also solves this unpleasant problem. Pour a tablespoon of fresh leaves with two glasses of water, put on fire and cook from the moment of boiling for fifteen minutes. Then insist the broth for two hours and strain. Drink 50 ml four times a day fifteen minutes before meals.

A decoction of oak bark helps with chronic tonsillitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis, and bad breath. Rinse your mouth with it two or three times a day for ten minutes.