What's the deal with bad breath all the time? What is the treatment?
Bad breath has been present recently, which may be caused by non-disease factors, or it may be related to periodontitis, tooth decay, indigestion, etc. If symptoms persist and tend to worsen, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
1. Non-disease factors
1. Improper diet: such as eating garlic, leeks and other foods with strong tastes or drinking alcohol for a long time, some food residues may remain in the mouth, and peculiar smell will be produced under the action of bacteria;
2. Poor living habits: If you do not pay attention to personal hygiene and do not clean your teeth properly, it may lead to more food residues and soft scale on the surface of your teeth, which will cause bad breath.
2. Disease factors
1. Periodontitis: usually caused by local plaque microbial infection, which can cause red and swollen gums and the formation of periodontal pockets, accompanied by purulent discharge overflow, which is manifested as a symptom of bad breath;
2. Tooth decay: usually caused by bacterial infection and other factors, it will lead to the destruction of tooth hard tissue, and will also cause dentin exposure, so there will be tooth pain or sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli, and even unpleasant taste;
3. Indigestion: It may be caused by gastrointestinal disorders or insufficient gastric motility, which will affect the normal function of the digestive system, resulting in the accumulation and fermentation of food in the intestines, resulting in the production of a large amount of gas, and will also be accompanied by symptoms such as bloating and decreased appetite, and in severe cases, there will be bad breath.
In addition to the above, Helicobacter pylori infection can also cause this to occur in patients. In daily life, we should pay attention to maintaining good oral hygiene habits, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after meals. In addition, it is necessary to adjust the dietary structure appropriately, try to focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods.