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Bad Breath 

Are you worried about bad breath?

This common problem embarrasses and even bothers many people.

In fact, most cases of bad breath are easy to deal with and can even be cured.

 

Causes of bad breath

  • The culprit of bad breath is usually plaque, tartar and other harmful bacteria that accumulate on the teeth and gums.

  • Many people don’t know that bacteria, food particles, and dead cells in the mouth can get into the little pits and crevices of the tongue and cause bad breath.

  • Sinusitis patients will have a large amount of secretions flowing from the nasopharynx into the throat, which may cause bad breath. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and stomach problems, may also cause bad breath.

  • Medications and foods such as garlic can also cause a bad odor in your mouth.

 

How to treat and prevent bad breath?

To get rid of bad breath, the most important thing is to keep your mouth clean. Proper daily oral care, as well as having your teeth checked and cleaned by a dentist every six months, will help keep your breath fresh. In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth, you should also clean your tongue with a toothbrush. Healthy living habits can also help keep breath fresh. Smoking and chewing tobacco are the most common causes of bad breath odor. ​

Aphthous Ulcers

Aphthous ulcers are recurrent aphthous ulcers that appear on the soft tissues of the mouth.

These soft tissues include the mucous membranes of the cheeks, lips, and throat, as well as the tongue.

Aphthous ulcers are not contagious.

 

Aphthous ulcers can cause swelling of the oral mucosa. Aphthous ulcers start out as oval or round vesicles. After a day, the edges will turn red, the center will turn yellowish or off-white, and a slightly concave ulcer will form. When stimulated by spicy, salty, sour and other strong-flavored foods, patients will feel more pain and salivation.

 

Causes of Aphthous Ulcers

There is no clear cause of aphthous ulcers, but it may be related to the following factors:​

  • Oral trauma

  • mental stress

  • Endocrine disorders, such as hormonal imbalance

  • Dysregulation of the body's immune system

  • Gastrointestinal disorders

  • Insufficient vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron

  • Wearing ill-fitting dentures

 

Treatment method

Fluids usually recover within 7 to 14 days. If the condition lasts for more than three weeks or occurs frequently, it is necessary to make an appointment with a doctor for a physical examination to determine whether other treatment is needed. If fibrillation is caused by wearing dentures that do not fit properly, you should ask a dentist to adjust the dentures or replace them with another set of dentures as appropriate.

To avoid worsening of aphthous ulcers pain, patients can refer to the following methods:

  • Avoid touching the affected area when brushing your teeth

  • Avoid eating hard, hot or spicy foods

  • Apply an ointment prescribed by your doctor or dentist to the affected area to relieve pain​

Periodontal Disease

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is a disease caused by dental plaque.

Dental plaque accumulated on the edge of the gumIt secretes toxins and inflames periodontal tissue.

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What causes periodontal disease?
The main reason is the accumulation of dental plaque, followed by people who have smoking habits, suffer from systemic diseases such as diabetes and AIDS, or take certain drugs such as blood pressure-lowering drugs are more likely to develop periodontal disease.

periodontal disease symptoms
Periodontal disease can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. Its symptoms include:

  • Red and swollen gum edges

  • There may be tartar accumulation

  • Gum bleeding when brushing teeth

  • Gum pain

  • Bad breath

  • Periodontal pockets appear


May have tooth sores

  • The gum shrinks and part of the tooth base is exposed, making the teeth look longer.

  • In severe cases, teeth become loose or displaced, or even fall out


Methods of treating periodontal disease

  • Use toothbrush, floss and other oral care products every morning and evening to completely remove dental plaque

  • Make regular appointments with your dentist for oral examinations

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  • Root scaling or periodontal surgery may be required

  • quit smoking habit

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