Treatment of the Cause of Bad Breath
Most of the time, halitosis (bad breath) is caused by the food we eat. Garlic, onions and spices can give our breath a foul odor, as can fish, coffee and certain medications. Smoking and not taking care of oral hygiene also can contribute to bad breath. Certain medical conditions, such as gum disease, diabetes, sinus or throat infections and gastrointestinal problems, can also lead to bad breath.입냄새치료
Brushing twice a day and flossing, using mouthwash that contains baking soda or vinegar, and chewing sugarless gum or candies can help freshen your breath. But these are only temporary fixes. Most of the time, odor-causing bacteria hide in hard-to-reach places in your mouth, like on the back of your tongue. To eliminate these odor-causing bacteria, use a tongue scraper or brush your tongue each time you brush your teeth.
Drinking water, especially after meals and during the day, can keep your mouth moist and help wash away odor-causing bacteria. Avoid drinks that can dry out your mouth, such as alcohol, caffeinated beverages and spicy or salty foods. Chewing on sugarless gum or candies may also encourage saliva production. If you suffer from a chronic problem with bad breath, see your dentist for advice. He or she may recommend a mouth rinse that kills odor-causing bacteria, a toothpaste that fights bacterial growth or a special type of dental cleaning called laser dentistry, which kills germs and forms a seal over gum pockets to prevent them from getting infected again.
Depending on what is causing your bad breath, other treatments may be required. For example, if your bad breath is due to gum disease, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics or refer you to a periodontist (a specialist in treating gum diseases) for a deep cleaning that removes the odor-causing bacteria.
Other mouth, nose and throat disorders can contribute to halitosis, including small, bacteria-covered stones that form on the tonsils (called tonsilloliths) or constant sinus or throat infections or a foreign body stuck in the throat. Some drugs can also cause halitosis by reducing saliva or increasing odor-causing chemicals, such as nitrates used to treat angina and some chemotherapy chemicals. Your doctor can review a list of your medications to see if any are contributing to the problem. If so, your doctor can substitute another drug or adjust your dosage.