KissMeGoodnight
eRomance Series:
My Breath Stinks:
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath...NOW!
( 15 pages )
What
Causes Bad Breath?
Dry
mouth
Sounds
like such an innocuous little phrase, doesn’t it? Thought
to be a leading cause of bad breath, dry mouth occurs when
saliva production is reduced and carries its own nasty little
package of problems.
The
medical term for dry mouth is “xerostomia” (pronounced ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah).
Saliva performs vital work in your body. It aids in digestion
by using the enzymes to help break up different foods and
also makes it easier to talk.
You
may not realize that it can also help to prevent tooth decay
by rinsing away food particles from between the teeth as
well as the gums. Saliva also helps you taste the food you
eat and makes it easier for you to swallow that food. It
is also known for neutralizing any damaging acids.
It
is believed to be caused primarily by certain medications
which we listed
in the previous paragraph. The symptoms
of dry mouth can include:
- Dry,
rough tongue
- Poor
sense of taste
- Burning
sensation in your mouth
- Increased
plaque
- Reduced
saliva production
Alzheimer’s
disease, AIDS and stroke are also attributed to causing dry
mouth as well as pregnancy and/or hormonal changes due to
menopause.
Increasing
fluid intake can help to re-hydrate the mouth. It’s important
to keep it moist so you don’t lose all the benefits provided
by saliva production.
Food
or beverages
We
will discuss this in the next section.
Foreign
body in the nose
Do
you have small children? This is a situation that requires
immediate treatment to prevent serious consequences.
Gum
disease/Gingivitus
This
is inflammation of soft tissue surrounding the teeth. This
condition is much more serious than a single abscess. Gingivitis
is the precursor to periodontitis which is the final step
of gum disease that can ultimately lead to toot loss. This
will be discussed in depth a bit further on.
Hepatic
encephalopathy
This
is a rare but possible cause as a result of liver disease.
Impacted
tooth
An
impacted tooth is one that rebelliously will not erupt into
its proper position and most often results in infection,
which we know is another cause of bad breath.
 
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