Have you experienced an awkward moment when your family or friends mentioned that your breath could empty a room? How did you handle it? Did you try to brush your teeth hard twice a day for as long as possible and swish your mouth with gallons of mouthwash, yet nothing happened to help?
You must have tried all types of mouth fresheners and desi hacks like clove oil or mustard oil and salt to get rid of it. But let us tell you, having foul odor is not only because of lack of proper oral hygiene maintenance but the reason sometimes lies deeper. The root cause of bad breath could be dry mouth due to systemic illness, digestive issues, or infections, which can only be diagnosed by dentists or specialists.
- Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is one of the significant oral health issues in India.
- A study reported that 52% of the general population has self-perceived bad breath. Bad breath is also associated with other oral issues like mouth dryness (xerostomia), thick white coated tongue, hard deposits(calculus) on the tooth surface, bitter or sour taste, or caries.
Foul Breath Causes
The causes for bad breath can be broadly because of the following reasons namely:
- Oral causes
- Habits
- Systemic problems
1. ORAL CAUSES
- The main cause of bad breath is inadequate oral hygiene or ineffective oral care
practices. Employing an improper brushing method, combined with a worn-out
toothbrush used for a brief period, results in plaque accumulation on the teeth's surface. This soft plaque accumulation can be effortlessly eliminated through effective brushing and flossing. If not frequently cleaned, it absorbs calcium salts from saliva over time and creates hard calculus, which cannot be eliminated from the tooth surface through simple brushing. - Calculus and plaque serve as habitats for detrimental bacteria that lead to bad breath and damage your gums and the bones supporting your teeth.
- Eliminating calculus necessitates particular dental tools such as an ultrasonic scaler,
which can only be found in a dental office. An ultrasonic cleaner features a high-frequency vibrating tip that removes calculus and rinses it away with water from the tooth surface, all while preserving the natural tooth surface. - After a dentist thoroughly cleans the tooth surface, you can keep your teeth healthy by preventing the accumulation of plaque and tartar. Using the right technique, toothbrush and most importantly choosing the right toothpaste is the key to a deposit free oral cavity.
- It is advisable to utilize a gentle bristle brush for cleaning and toothpaste for plaque and tartar. Clove Ultimate Toothpaste provides strong cavity defense and manages bad breath with its exclusive Optafresh® technology, supports fresh breath, assists in teeth whitening, and enhances gum health.
2. ORAL HABITS
The other reasons for bad breath could be due to specific habits like smoking or tobacco
chewing, which could leave harmful chemicals in the mouth, leading to halitosis.
- It is highly advisable to avoid smoking and chewing tobacco as it not only leads to
halitosis, it can also lead to other irreversible changes in teeth and their supporting
structures. - Food items such as onion and garlic have high sulfur content, which leads to a
significantly pungent smell; hence, it is not recommended to be consumed raw, but let's face it- Giving up onion and garlic in an Indian household is no cup of tea. So, is there a solution? - After relishing your meal, you can tackle the bad breath by brushing with the Clove
Ultimate Toothpaste, which is designed to selectively fight the harmful bacteria that
cause bad breath while preserving the beneficial oral microbiome. Unlike other
toothpastes that indiscriminately kill both beneficial and harmful bacteria, Optafresh® focuses on maintaining a balanced and healthy oral environment.
3. SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS
Certain medical conditions lead to halitosis.
- Individuals who suffer from acid reflux (GERD), where acid regurgitates in the oral cavity, leading to foul odor, and if it's left untreated for long duration tooth erosion if left untreated.
- Sinus or respiratory infections may lead to mucus buildup, which may cause a foul odor.
- Additionally, medical conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, and
metabolic disorders can lead to distinct breath odors.
To help you maintain good oral hygiene, we at Clove Oral Care Solutions have developed the Clove Ultimate Toothpaste.
- Clove Ultimate Toothpaste helps to control foul odor and provides cavity protection with its patented optafresh technology.
- It helps whiten the teeth and freshen your breath, helping you to maintain good gum health by reducing plaque and calculus deposition on tooth surfaces.
- The Clove Ultimate Toothpaste has been scientifically developed by dentists for the
Indian mouth. It is paraben-free, which is a preservative that affects hormone health. It's also triclosan and peroxide-free, promoting a fresh feel the whole day. - The patented optafresh technology promotes good bacteria and selectively decreases the disease-causing bacteria.
At Clove Oral Care, we believe that "your mouth is the mirror of your overall health. " If your persistent bad breath is probably because of systemic problems, our specialist at Clove oral care can help you identify the root cause. Till then, try your hands at our Clove Ultimate for all-day freshness!
