What's wrong with bad breath? Brush your teeth regularly every day
Bad breath may be caused by non-pathological factors such as poor oral hygiene, dental caries, gingivitis, etc., but it can also be caused by pathological factors such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and atrophic rhinitis.
1. Physiological factors
1. Poor oral hygiene: If the patient does not pay attention to personal oral hygiene, does not develop a good habit of brushing his teeth in the morning and evening, and likes to eat spicy and irritating food, it may lead to the growth of bacteria in the mouth, resulting in bad breath. It is recommended that patients maintain good eating habits and living habits, and also go to the hospital regularly to clean their teeth.
2. Tooth decay: Tooth decay is usually caused by tooth damage or bad lifestyle habits, which will lead to tooth surface defects at the time of onset, and will also be accompanied by symptoms such as pain and acidity, and even induce bad breath. Patients need to go to the hospital for filling treatment in time, which can effectively improve the symptoms.
3. Gingivitis: Gingivitis is a common oral disease, usually related to local plaque, after the disease, there will be symptoms such as bleeding gums, redness, swelling and pain, accompanied by bad breath, loss of appetite, etc. Patients can be treated with drugs such as compound chlorhexidine gargle and metronidazole tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Pathological factors
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Gastroesophageal reflux disease refers to the uncomfortable symptoms or complications caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, and its typical symptoms are heartburn, reflux, chest pain, etc., and some patients will also have symptoms of bad breath. Antacids such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules and rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can be taken according to the doctor's instructions to inhibit gastric acid secretion, and prokinetic drugs such as mosapride and itopride can be used in combination to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce the occurrence of reflux.
2. Atrophic rhinitis: Atrophic rhinitis is a slow-growing chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal cavity, which is mainly characterized by nasal mucosal atrophy, olfactory disorders and dyspnea, and may also be accompanied by nasal congestion, headache, dizziness, bad breath and other symptoms. Patients can be treated with laser surgery, and they should also take care of the nose after surgery, and avoid touching the nose area with their hands, so as not to affect the wound healing.
In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, eat less spicy and greasy food, ensure adequate sleep, and exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness. If there is any other discomfort, you should go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to clarify the cause and treat the cause.