Conditions that can cause Bad Breath.

If your bad breath is more than occasional then you probably have what we call "Chronic Bad Breath" either way dont suffer the embarrassment and let it impact on your social life, we are here to help. We understand the social difficulties and emotional impact bad breath problems can have. You can expect your visit to us to be supportive, professional and discreet. we have what it takes to help you! Call us on 01342 325522 and we can book you in for an initial free Fresh Breath Consultation. More information is also available in the form of a free download report at http://10smiles.com/Judge/freereport3.html
One of the most common but least serious causes of bad breath is the Food that we eat. Foods with garlic or onion often leave an unpleasant breath odour. Heavily spiced or fatty foods may cause a temporary problem. This is not really classed as true "Bad Breath" and if you know that certain foods cause this problem use a mouthwash after eating those foods.

Hunger Odour
Hunger odour is most noticeable if you eat infrequently or skip meals, as many people do when on a diet. Meal skipping, fasting or simply not eating enough can produce a very objectionable breath odour that remains even after brushing. This occurs when there is a lack of available carbohydrate rich foods that, when used as snacks, will help you to control hunger odour.

Dental Diseases
If you have cavities, inflamed gums or periodontal disease, you may have unpleasant pungent breath problems. These breath problems generally disappears when the conditions are corrected. These problems can be prevented by regular check ups with your Dental Professional.

Systemic Diseases
Many systemic diseases and conditions have their own characteristic breath odours when they are not under control. Examples are the fruity odour associated with diabetes, the fishy odour that alerts to possible kidney problems and the strong cheesy odour of infected tonsils. These odours are a natural way to help diagnose the condition. Sinusitis may contribute considerably to bad breath as the discharge can be foul smelling. Allergies and post nasal drip may also be factors.

Stomach Problems
The stomach is not often the cause of bad breath unless you regurgitate or burp. Constipation is not considered a cause of halitosis (Bad breath) Hiatus hernia, however, may contribute substantially to malodour.

Drugs
Drugs such as alcohol or tranquilisers produce a specific odour that, when exhaled through the lungs can make an unpleasant odour.

Hormonal Changes
Hormonal changes such as those that occur during menstruation can contribute to bad breath. Noticed at the time of ovulation and just before menses, it has been described as a mousy odour.

Increase in Mouth Bacteria
If there is a noticeable breath problem that is not eliminated with brushing, it is most often caused by large numbers of bacteria present in the mouth, throat or sinuses.Growth of bacteria is controlled in part by the immune system. With bad breath many bacteria not normally found in healthy mouths are present in substantial numbers. These bacteria prefer an oxygen free environment and obtain their energy from proteins which are available to bacteria in the form of plaque, food debris and dead cells. These bacterial products, in the form of volatile sulphur compounds, mix with mouth air and produce bad breath.

Stress
There is now substantial evidence that stress may play a role in bad breath. When you are stressed your mouth can get very dry. A thick coating on the tongue may result from your dry mouth. Tongue coatings can have a very unpleasant odour but cleaning the tongue will reduce both the coating and the odour.

Dont suffer the embarrassment and let it impact on your social life, we are here to help. We understand the social difficulties and emotional impact bad breath problems can have. You can expect your visit to us to be supportive, professional and discreet. we have what it takes to help you! Call us on 01342 325522 and we can book you in for an initial free Fresh Breath Consultation. More information is also available in the form of a free download report at http://10smiles.com/Judge/freereport3.html