Bad breath: the dentist gives 3 tips to prevent bad breath

The dentist explains what the problem is that causes breathing changes

It affects approximately 32% of the population, according to data from the International Mouth Odor Research Association, halitosis, popularly known as bad breath, is a condition that can be caused by the most diverse factors, but is generally related as the main etiological agent to ‘halitosis. poor tongue hygiene (removal of tongue coating).

“There are about 60 causes that alter breathing. Diabetics, for example, may suffer from bad breath due to an imbalance in glucose levels in the body. However, the main agent that causes bad breath is the coating of the tongue or lingual biofilm, the white plaque that appears on the tongue due to lack of hygiene, as well as factors that can make it worse, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, bleeding gums or other oral manifestations. as the patient has tissue necrosis,” explains dentist Mario Giorgi.

Although invisible and beneficial to physical health, bad breath has devastating potential for psychological and emotional health and can lead to behavioral changes such as insecurity in approaching people, difficulty establishing social relationships, resistance to smiling and even social phobia and depression. .

An (almost) invisible problem

And the worst thing is that, in most cases, the unpleasant odor is not noticed by those who have the problem. According to Mario, this occurs due to a phenomenon known as olfactory insufficiency or tiredness, a consequence of the adaptation process that accustoms the body to the odors to which we are frequently exposed.

«Unfortunately it is a situation in which those who have bad breath do not know they have it and not even self-diagnosis, that is, when the person develops techniques to understand the situation with their own breath, is reliable. It is generally the people around who notice it and, out of embarrassment, do not point out the problem to the patient”, underlines the dentist.

Therefore, the most important thing is to regularly consult a dentist who, if you notice a change in your breath, will be able to correctly diagnose the problem and recommend treatment options. After all, the disease can be prevented and cured.

Based on the diagnosis, carried out through clinical and radiological tests, in addition to the dentist’s own perception, the professional will be able to indicate the dental treatment necessary for each person or, if bad breath is a consequence of a pre-existing disease, direct the patient to the doctor best suited to treat the condition.

Additionally, your dentist can provide guidance to help treat and prevent bad breath.

Drink water

“The dentist can, for example, provide information on correct hydration, after all, dry mouth is the factor that most favors the formation of tongue patina and, consequently, alterations in breathing, as the lack of humidity in the mouth causes the flaking of the mouth mucous tissue, which ends up on the tongue. It is therefore advisable to drink at least 2 liters of water a day to ensure good quality and a sufficient quantity of saliva, thus avoiding the formation of tongue film”, explains Mario.

Oral hygiene with specific products

Furthermore, the dentist will be able to instruct the patient on the ideal oral hygiene protocol for the treatment and prevention of halitosis, which mainly consists in the use of specific tools for tongue hygiene, such as the Tung Brush and Tung Gel duo of ‘agency. EHM of Brazil.

“You should start cleaning with the help of the tongue cleaner recommended by your dentist, carefully cleaning the posterior, middle and anterior regions of the tongue to avoid injury. For those who feel nausea while cleaning their tongue, it is advisable to pull it up to the chin with the help of gauze, projecting it outwards so as to be able to carry out better hygiene, especially on the back, where the greatest accumulation of lingual coating,” advises the dentist.

“The Tung Brush should be used in circular motions to remove residual biofilm. It is preferable to use the toothbrush together with Tung Gel which, thanks to the zinc chloride present in its formula, facilitates removal and is able to neutralize the gases that cause bad breath.

This protocol must be carried out at least once a day, preferably in the morning.

Use the tongue scraper

The tongue cleaner/scraper can be used together with the Tung brush. One option is CTC 203, from Curaprox, which helps remove bacteria that cause bad breath. According to the specialist, to really put an end to bad breath, in addition to cleaning the tongue, it is necessary to clean the entire mouth, using atraumatic tools recommended by your dentist, including a CS 5460 ultra-soft bristle brush, an interdental toothbrush, a unitufo toothbrush and, of course, dental floss.

Finally, new is the Black is White oral rinsing tablet, by Curaprox, indicated as an aid for oral hygiene, as it can easily be carried in your pocket or bag.

“It is a chewable product that protects against tooth decay, gives freshness to the breath, improves sensitivity and helps maintain the professional whitening carried out by dental surgeons,” says Hugo Lewgoy, PhD of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo (FOUSP) and scientific consultant at Curaden Swiss.

“These treatments combined with regular visits to the dentist are ideal for helping to fight and prevent bad breath and other pathologies such as tooth decay and periodontal diseases, concludes Mario Giorgi.

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