What is the reason of oral Halitosis?
Most of the halitosis
have their origin in local oral factors, because of the emission of
Volatile Sulphur Compounds (VSC), responsible of bad breath. Other
factors include the saliva flow, the impact of food debris between teeth
and the diet. Saliva, in healthy condition, has a pleasant smell;
however, alkaline changes in its pH and reduction in oxygen
concentration produce its decaying and the emission of volatile sulphur
compounds responsible for the bad breath.
The same happens during
sleeping time, when the salivary flow is minimal. This favours the
stagnation and the start up of the putrefaction mechanisms.
It is important to follow a proper daily oral hygiene:
- Brush your teeth with manual or electric tooth brush in the morning, right after every meal and before going to bed.
- Use the most appropriate tooth paste and the mouth wash to complete your hygiene.
- . Don't forget to clean the interproximal spaces with dental floss or ribbon (closed spaces) or interproximal brushes (open spaces) .
Bad breath is a common
problema, but the lack of information and the psychological barrier
around this disorder make it difficult for the patient to look for
solutions actively. Do not stay inactive. Not looking for a solution
might be even more embarrassing as you can bother others and this can
negatively affect your interpersonal relations. Taking good care of
your body includes caring about your mouth too.
Dr. Claudio A. Sorrentino
