Unpleasant odor of the mouth, that arises during speech or in the morning.
Causes:
- Abdominal disturbances.
- Nasal: Sinus inflammations cause accumulation of secretions, which bacteria thrives on.
- Physiological bad breath originates from the back of the tongue, and is cured by brushing the tongue daily.
- Swollen gums trap food and blood for extended periods of time, causing them to rot and cause bad breath and taste. Regular dental care visits prevent gum diseases.
- Decayed cavities in teeth trap food, causing it to rot and produce bad odor. Dental fillings are the best treatment for this condition.
- Decreased saliva results in a dry mouth, which reduces the washing effects of saliva and causes food to remain in the mouth. Moisturizing tablets or mouth wash will easily increase salivation.
- Unclean dentures collect food, which rots and emits bad odors. Cleaning and brushing dentures regularly will prevent them from hoarding food.
- Systemic diseases such as diabetes, pulmonary diseases, abdominal diseases and renal diseases.
- Some medication causes temporary bad breath.
