Friday, April 25, 2008
BAD BREATH
Bad Breath is something that is not welcome. If there is bad breath, quickly find a cure for it.
GETTING RID OF BAD BREATH
Question:
I'd like to find out about chronic bad breath and if there's a cure for it.
Answer:
The main cause of bad breath is ineffective oral hygiene and periodontal disease (gum disease). The accumulation of bacteria and bacterial degradation products result in the formation of volatile sulphur compounds which are believed to be one of the main sources of bad breath.
Smoking has been found to be one of the risk factors of periodontal disease. If the cause is of oral origin, effective oral hygiene, including cleaning the tongue and control of periodontal disease, would improve the situation.
There may also be systemic causes of bad breath. These may include certain oral medications which cause a dry mouth. People with diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, end stage renal problems and respiratory tract infections may also experience the problem.
Associate Professor Lim Lum Peng
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