General Health Information

Bacteria is the leading cause of bad breath, or halitosis as it is
known in medical terms. Since bacteria is always present in the mouth, preventing bad breath
from emerging needs ritual dental health care and vigilance. Balancing
the bacteria in the mouth plays an essential role in preventing bad
breath. There are factors, however, that can put you at more risk of
developing gum disease. Bad breath can be caused by dry mouth, or
xerostomia. Saliva is the first line of defense in controlling bacteria
population, thus avoiding dehydration and dry mouth can prevent bad
breath. Diseases such as gum disease or other health complications can
also contribute to halitosis. Constant bad breath, or chronic
halitosis, can be due to various reasons. Keeping a log of your
medication and food intake is helpful in understanding the cause of the
bad breath problem. By eliminating the true source of the bad breath is
due, you can stop the problem from coming back.