Bad breath, or bad breath, not only causes aesthetic discomfort, but is also a signal of an imbalance in the body. Dzirasa Dedikaeva, a dentist and orthopedist at the Center for Innovative Medicine at Damas Medical Center, told Vechernaya Moscow, what are the causes of bad odor in teeth?
Teeth causes bad breath
Bacterial biofilms and volatile sulfur compounds
According to the expert, the main cause of bad odor is anaerobic bacteria. In the process of their life, they break down proteins and release volatile sulfur compounds. If hygiene is not thorough enough, plaque and dead cells accumulate on the teeth and the back of the tongue. This is an ideal environment for unpleasant odors to form.
Inflammation of the gums and pockets surrounding the teeth
Bad odor can also be caused by inflammation of the oral cavity.
-If your gums bleed, this is a symptom of inflammation. In gingivitis, deep pockets form around the teeth between the tooth and the gum. In these niches, where oxygen does not penetrate, the most aggressive bacteria multiply. The doctor explained that it is impossible to clean such places with a regular brush, and the secretions (fluid secreted during inflammation) accumulated there give off a heavy and persistent odor.
Hidden caries
Tooth decay isn’t always a black hole in plain sight. The dentist warned that it often hides on the contact surfaces between the teeth:
— In such cavities, food remains stick and undergo putrefactive processes. Until the dentist sterilizes the teeth and places an airtight filling, the odor will return again and again.
Dry mouth syndrome
Saliva is a natural antiseptic and contains lysozyme and other enzymes that prevent the growth of microbes. If saliva production is low due to stress, smoking or taking medications, the natural cleansing process of the mouth is disrupted. The specialist pointed out that without “washing” with saliva, bacteria begin to multiply significantly.
“Eights”
Wisdom teeth often only partially erupt, forming a cover of mucous membrane over them. Below that, chronic inflammation develops with a focus of infection, which is very difficult to clean on your own, the expert said.
What to do
The doctor confirmed that hiding the smell with sprays is useless – this is a battle against the symptoms, not the cause.
—The first step should be professional oral hygiene. Ultrasonic cleaning and airflow remove mineral deposits and biofilm even in hard-to-reach areas. It is important to remember that healthy breath is not the same as anything else. If it seems to you that the freshness disappears too quickly, it’s time to sit in the dental chair, the specialist concluded.
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