Is your bad breath a sign of serious illness? A dentist shares how to tell.
Bad breath happens to everyone from time to time. That's why there are so many gums, mints and mouthwashes advertised to get rid of it fast.
Systemic health issues, organ dysfunction and other conditions can cause bad or unusual-smelling breath, he adds.."Our mouth is filled with millions of microbes, and these make up our oral microbiome," says Hoss. This includes good bacteria, which help keep our mouth healthy and aid digestion, as well as bad bacteria.
When a person has halitosis, they may not be aware at all, he adds — it might even be pointed out by a partner, friend or colleague, which is uncomfortable for all parties involved. "If you're doing all that and it's not getting resolved, then you have to look deeper and see if you have other serious health issues going on," says Hoss. In some cases, oral hygiene alone won’t cut it because it’s not treating the root cause, he adds.
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