Social interactions are an important part of our day-to-day activities.
These social interactions can be affected when you havebad breathorhalitosis.
This can be difficult for several reasons.
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You may not even know you have bad breath because of gradual tolerance to your own breath smell.
You may also experience problems with your sense of smell with some causes of bad breath.
Oral Causes of Bad Breath
You currently have about 500 different types of bacteria in your mouth.
Saliva helps to keep the level of bacteria in the oral cavity within normal limits.
This is your body’s natural way of cleaning your mouth.
For example, there are currently over-the-counter and prescription hygiene products specifically designed to combat dry mouth.
Respiratory causes of halitosis include bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and lung infections.
It may temporarily help mask the odor.
However, unless the underlying cause is treated, the bad breath will not resolve.
Other treatments may include using antibiotics or allergy treatments to resolve sinusitis.
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