**Bad breath and its causes** ========================= Bad breath or bad breath is considered a health problem and a serious social problem that affects people's personal relationships.. Let's face it, many people around are bothered and it becomes unbearable for them to stay there.... Chewing gum and using various types of mouth fresheners may be suitable for these people, but it is a temporary and short-term method that should not be used as the main and basic solution to treat this problem.. To solve them... It is more common among men than women, but Because women are more sensitive to this issue, most women complain about this problem and look for different solutions.... Some people have a phobia of bad breath.... Although these people do not have a problem in this area, they are constantly worried about their breath.... For example, they may have stomach reflux, but they relate this issue to their breath.. Bad breath ** Bad breath is caused by various reasons and in some cases diseases such as disorders of the digestive system may be the main cause. That is why it is very important to search for the main source of bad breath so that if there is a serious problem, the necessary measures for treatment can be taken quickly. Tooth brushing with inappropriate materials is also considered as one of the causes of bad breath... Not using a toothbrush and dental floss regularly causes such conditions... Halitosis, in other words, if the coating is not made of good materials or is not smooth and uniform, a bad smell is created in the mouth. fatty substances They notice this smell... creating an unpleasant smell when breathing... - ### **dry mouth** Dry mouth may be caused by factors such as hormonal disorders, smoking, and certain medications.. Regarding the connection between dry mouth and bad breath, it should be said that saliva cleans and disinfects the mouth, and if the mouth is dry, bacteria and dead cells remain in the mouth and cause an unpleasant smell... Gum** With the accumulation of plaque on the teeth, the gums gradually become inflamed and infected, and this causes bleeding gums as well as bad breath.... - ### **underlying diseases** In many cases, chronic and underlying diseases are the main cause of bad breath, which include diabetes, cancer, gastric reflux, upper or lower respiratory tract infection, liver disorders, and kidney failure... - ### **Smoking** Bad breath is one of the most important problems of people who smoke.... In addition to drying the mouth, smoking also increases the temperature of the mouth. Most pregnant women have experienced bad breath during their pregnancy, and this is due to dehydration, diet changes, and excessive nausea. It should be kept in mind that their bad breath is not caused by pregnancy and does not happen to all pregnant women... **Different and common types of bad breath** As mentioned before, the cause of bad breath can be problems in the mouth or the digestive system or even the body's metabolic processes. But the type of bad breath is different according to its main cause, and sometimes the main source can be identified from the type of smell and the necessary treatment can be performed. It is placed, with production And the excessive accumulation of mucus creates a very bad smell in the breath, which is included in this category of bad breath. The mouth may be due to the return of stomach acid to the mouth.. People with gastric reflux may feel a sour smell in their breath and constipation is also observed, in which case you should see a doctor, because in this case you should refer to a dangerous kidney disease. failure, excess nitrogen products are produced in the blood... the liver does not do its detoxification work properly, which usually happens in liver diseases such as cirrhosis, the breath smells musty.... According to some studies, cirrhosis of the liver can be without any symptoms, as a result, seeing the smell of mold in the breath can be a very good and timely warning sign to start treating the disease. As a result, these amino acids accumulate in the structure of consumed proteins in body fluids and cause the person's urine and breath to smell like maple syrup. be.... **Different methods of treating bad breath** Definitely, when the cause of bad breath is not observing oral and dental hygiene, brushing your teeth at least twice a day helps to remove this smell.. Brushing causes the destruction of plaque and food left on the teeth, which is one of the most common causes of this problem.. In addition, brushing before going to bed reduces anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, especially when the mouth is growing, they are one of the bad bacteria in the mouth.. and the development of these bacteria also increases. It complements the action of the toothbrush and completely cleans areas such as the labia of the teeth, which cannot be cleaned well with a toothbrush... Cleaning the tongue with a file or even a toothbrush can reduce the risk of bad breath. Bad breath can be controlled by drinking the right amount of water. For example, some diets that are given to people to lose weight and are associated with the elimination of some meals, which cause dry mouth and bad breath due to less work of the mouth.. Also, a low-carb diet increases bad breath due to increased breakdown of fats, or the use of complex carbohydrates increases bad breath due to the increase of complex bread bacteria. Refined sugar and bran-free rice are also more difficult to digest in the body. Some home remedies can also be effective in eliminating bad breath. Lemon improves bad breath due to its good aroma, and the citric acid in it reduces dry mouth. Bad breath. Green tea is a useful drink. It has strong antioxidant properties that play a significant role in reducing bad breath by destroying bacteria. Raw vegetables and fruits, nuts and crunchy foods that contain a lot of fiber act like a toothbrush and clean the teeth. For example, in addition to cleaning teeth, apples Pectin improves bad breath and is also a part of the secretors that secrete saliva.. Cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties... it is used to eliminate bad breath.... **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***