Bad breath

Certain foods and beverages, such as garlic, onions, coffee, alcohol, and sugary drinks, can cause bad breath. These compounds can leave a layer in the mouth that acts as a shelter for bacteria and causes bad breath.

Gum disease, diabetes, acid reflux, and sinus infections are just a few conditions that can be seen with persistent bad breath. If you have any concerns about your breathing or you believe it may be due to a medical problem, contact your dentist or healthcare professional for a full evaluation.

Some medications can release chemicals that create an offensive odor when they break down in the body, while others can cause dry mouth, causing bad breath. If you think your medication is contributing to bad breath, discuss possible treatments or medications with your healthcare provider.

For a definitive solution to bad breath, it is necessary to get to the root of the cause and eliminate it. Most of the time, the cause of the odor is the problems in the mouth and cannot be solved with drugs. Under the control of the dentist, solutions are produced by methods such as tartar cleaning, caries removal, dental fillings or renewing the veneer teeth. For the solution of bad breath caused by various systemic diseases, it is absolutely necessary to consult a specialist doctor.

We wonder how to detect bad breath. It can be difficult to recognize your own breath. Licking your wrist, letting it dry for a while, and then sniffing the area is one way to check. Another option is to seek the frank judgment of a close friend or relative. Also, regular dental checkups can help you find problems that may be causing bad breath.

Mouthwash may improve breathing momentarily, but it cannot get to the root of the problem. Antimicrobial mouthwashes can help reduce the bacteria that cause bad breath, but long-term improvement depends on maintaining proper dental hygiene and treating any underlying issues.

Normally, it is recommended to go to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. Gum disease, tartar formation and tartar accumulation are important oral health problems that can be detected and treated with regular dental appointments.

Children may experience occasional bad breath, but persistent and severe bad breath can be a sign of a serious problem. Bad breath (halitosis) can often be caused by a buildup of bacteria, poor oral hygiene, rotten teeth, gum disease, or food residues on the tongue.

Daily regular brushing, use of dental floss and tongue brush, consumption of plenty of water, a balanced diet and avoiding smelly foods are effective solutions. However, you should definitely get support from a dentist or health professional to identify and resolve the root cause of bad breath.

Anti-odour drops may contain refreshing flavors, antimicrobial chemicals, mint, menthol, or other fragrant ingredients. Anti halitosis drops can be used to provide short-term relief, but they cannot treat the underlying causes of bad breath. If bad breath has been a problem for a long time, you should focus on improving oral hygiene, identifying and treating the root causes of bad breath. For this, it is important to consult with a dentist or doctor.

Bad breath sprays can temporarily suppress or alleviate bad breath. Mouth sprays often contain fragrant ingredients and sometimes germicidal agents. Therefore, sprays may provide short-term relief, but are not sufficient to address the root causes of bad breath.

Dozens of patients apply to our clinic almost every day with the complaint of sewage odor from the mouth. Unfortunately this smell is not normal and can be very restrictive and humiliating socially. The solution to this nightmare situation can be very easy. The majority of bad breath is caused by dental problems and their sources can be easily identified by a dentist examination. 

The cause of bad breath in infants should be well investigated. Diet, insufficient brushing, medications or various childhood diseases may be the cause of the odor.

We usually experience the problem of bad breath coming from the stomach when we wake up in the morning or when we are hungry for a long time during the day. In these cases, bad breath may be related to the last food eaten. With adequate water consumption and regular nutrition, we can prevent bad breath from the stomach.

Bad breath coming from the intestine is basically related to the digestive system. Consumed odor-causing foods, insufficient water consumption, stomach and intestinal diseases may be the causes of these odors. It is important to get an opinion from a specialist doctor about this. 

Bad breath for years is a complaint of many people. Long-lasting bad breath can be caused by oral problems such as unrepaired caries and tartar accumulation. In addition, general health checks should be done.

It is normal to have bad breath while fasting. Long-term hunger and thirst cause gases that emit bad odor from the digestive system. It is not possible to prevent hunger and thirst for a long time, but odor can be reduced by arranging the last food eaten and adequate water intake. Onions, garlic, excessively spicy foods, excessive consumption of tea and coffee can cause bad breath during long-term hunger. It will be healthy to stay away from these foods at least in the sahur. In addition, brushing teeth before going to bed in the sahur prevents food residues from forming bad odor by being broken down by bacteria in the mouth.

The cause of bad breath in the morning is mostly due to prolonged hunger, thirst and sleeping with the mouth open. It is known that the foods eaten from the previous evening also trigger the odor-forming effect of thirst and hunger.

Bad breath can be seen periodically during pregnancy. Hormonal fluctuations, gastric juice coming into the mouth, reflux, nausea, loss of appetite or increased appetite are among the causes of bad breath. In this process, extra attention should be paid to oral hygiene, and regular check-ups are recommended to prevent dental caries during pregnancy.

Dental calculus is among the most common causes of bad breath. Dental calculus is structurally composed of food residues and bacteria. It is normal for bacteria to break down food and produce a foul odor. As the amount of tartar in the mouth increases, it is inevitable that this odor will spread to the whole mouth.