
General Name: Bad Breath
Medical Name: Halitosis
Halitosis Symptoms:
•Bad Breath
•Dry Mouth
•A coating on Tongue
•Foul or unpleasant Smell from the Mouth
Description:
Bad Breath is a disease of the Mouth.
But, it may be due to the malfunctioning of one or more Organs of the Body.
It may be the result of an impaired metabolism.
Bad breadth is a foul smell from the Mouth when a person breathes.
It can be smelt by the person himself and by others too.
It is not a disease in itself.
It is a consequence of a disease elsewhere in the body.
It may be in the Mouth.
If you eat spicy food, it contains a foul smelling sulfur. This compound will go to the blood stream. It will take some time to completely vanish from the body. This is one of the cause of bad odor.
Bleeding gums, Decaying teeth or any decay in the Mouth may be the cause.
The cause may be in the Stomach, indigestion for example.
It may be further down in the Alimentary Canal or anywhere in the body.
A proper analysis, sorry diagnosis, is necessary.
Treat the cause, not the symptom and your estranged GF will be back.
And, O! Please, if I temporarily smell of garlic, do not accuse me of having Halitosis. I will go, brush my teeth and be back.
Causes of Bad Breath:
Diabetes
Carcinoma
Poor Diet
Sinusitis
Constipation
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat
Sleep Apnea
Tooth Decay
Indigestion
Acid Reflux
Spicy Foods
Constipation
Bleeding Gums
Liver Disorder
Fetor Hepaticus
Diabetes mellitus
Disease in the Mouth
Chronic Liver Failure
Metabolic Dysfunction
Lower respiratory tract infections
Renal Infections or Renal Failure
Trimethylaminuria; Fish Odor Syndrome
If not properly, Bad Breath may cause:
Permanent tooth damage
Infections in the Mouth
Note : The proper teeth hygiene is very important. Regular brushing and flossing may help to eradicate the bad breath. If it is not working than the problem is in the metabolism. Try to find out the cause first.
Materia Medica : Herbal Treatment for Halitosis
Single Herb
Mango Ginger for Bad Breath
Prepare decoction of Rhizomes. Gargle with it twice a day.