Halitosis is an offensive odor coming from the mouth , nose or airway. It is caused due to mucous secretions deposited on the tongue, between the teeth and the nose, which get decomposed causing offensive odor.
The bacteria thrive on the back of the tongue, below the gum line and in between the teeth and react with dental plaque and cavities causing halitosis. They release hydrogen sulfide that has “rotten egg” smell. The odor comes from sulfur compounds through exhaled air.
It can be an embarrassing problem for children. Bad breath is one of the symptoms of dental problems, nasal problems, sinusitis or dryness in mouth.
Causes of bad breath in children
Halitosis is caused due to oral, non-oral or psychological problems.
Oral:
In 85% of the cases, the bad breath in chldren is caused due to oral problems. The tongue is coated with epithelial cells, bacteria and blood cells.
The oral conditions persistent with bad breath are:
an increase in the amount of protein in the diet, decreased flow of saliva, decreased intake of carbohydrates, increase of dead epithelial cells in the mouth.
Oral sources of bad breath in children:
Dry mouth: Decreased flow of saliva results in dry mouth. Saliva is essential for cleansing the teeth and mouth and destroying oral microorganisms. Mouth breathing also causes dry mouth, which in turn causes Halitosis.
Tongue: Bad breath comes from the bacteria on the dorsum of the tongue.
Dental problems: Food that gets stuck between the teeth gets decomposed and cause foul smell. Dental plaque and cavities are also one of the causes. Poorly fitted dentures also cause bad breath.
Oral : Children who take antibiotics develop Candida infections in the mouth. Children undergoing chemotherapy also develop bad breath due to fungal yeast infections.
Gum diseases: Gum diseases like Gingivitis and periodontitis cause bad breath.
Oral cancer: Oral cancer and its treatment cause tissue destruction, bleeding, and necrosis.
Non-oral:
Hepatic problems: Liver failure and cirrhosis are associated with a sulfur or “rotten egg” smell from the mouth.
Respiratory problems: Bad breath results from mucous discharge from runny nose, secretions dripping down to the throat and on to the tongue. The secretions are excellent site for odor causing bacteria, which produce sulfur compounds. Sinus infections also cause halitosis. Asthma is another cause for bad breath. Enlarged adenoids may lead to mouth breathing in asthmatic patients causing bad breath.
Tonsils: If a child’s tonsils have deep crypts, food and debris will accumulate in them, producing some halitosis.
4. Kidney Failure: Kidney failure causes uremia, which produces ammonia causing bad breath.
Gastric problems: Gases in the stomach and gastric infections cause halitosis.
Diabetes: Diabetic patients may develop bad breath.
Menses: Bad breath during menses is caused by transient gingivitis.
Psychological:
Phobia that halitosis still persists even after it is cured may require psychological treatment in children.
Treatment of Halitosis:
Maintain oral hygiene by regularly brushing and flossing your teeth. Since halitosis occurs at the back of the tongue, clean the surface of the tongue daily with a soft bristled brush. Mouthwash is useful. Children should drink lot of sugar free fluids to avoid dry mouth. Chewing sugarless gum is also good. Visit a dentist to treat all dental problems.
Prevention of Halitosis:
Children should brush their teeth regularly three times a day. Children below 8 years should take parents help in flossing. Drink plenty of fluids and eat more fibrous foods. Maintain regular visits with dentists. Chew sugarless gum as it cleanses the teeth. Brush the back of your tongue with a soft bristled brush regularly. Children with Halitosis should rinse their mouth with water frequently.
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That glittering romance that has loomed on your horizon for weeks will remain out of reach until you take care of that halitosis. By the time you make a dentist’s appointment, your window of opportunity will have closed. I don’t understand this paragraph.
Halitosis means bad breath. Now re-read the paragraph and it will make more sense. The reference to the dentist is that most people with bad breath go to the dentist to make sure it is not caused by a dental problem.
Would you fear going to the dentist if you had halitosis and the dentist was of the opposite sex?
As long as the objects they put in it are not sharp then.
Oh no, that sounded pervy..
Sassy Brat: It’s not a personal problem. And you’d be surprised how many dentists still reel at the thought of a terrible mouth, especially recently qualified ones.
lol… no. i feel oddly uncomfortable with anyone getting near my mouth, ‘cept when i invite them
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Don’t you just hate it when someone gets in your face to talk and they have bad breath. Halitosis? I get mad!?
I was in the store on Sunday checking out the clearance bin, a lady came over to browse too and she was one of those that like to get right in your face and talk. She was friendly enough, but her breath was so awful I could barely respond to the question she asked me! She leaned in and caught me off guard when she started talking and the stench of her breath went straight up my nose and to the pit of my stomach. I backed up and she kept talking, not even realizing my reaction or how bad her breath was smelling. I smiled, mumbled something and told her to have a nice day, then hauled my hiney away from there. I don’t have a weak stomach usually, but that time I did. it made me mad after I thought about it, there is no way she could not have smelled her own breath and put in some gum or something! She had her son with her and he was at least 20, he should have told her!
A. Do most of the talking, so this will force the offender to stfu.
B. Hold your breath while she talks.
How to you maintain a distance from someone with horrid breath?
A co-worker of mine has the worst halitosis. You can’t offer him gum or mints – those just don’t work in the long run.
He stood next to me showing me some photos and I felt like keeling over. Even when he’s NOT standing that close, it just wafts over to the direction of the person’s face.
Is there any polite way to really get away from someone like this? I try to nonchalantly cover my nose or casually inhale the perfume on my shirt, but it doesn’t always work
PS..this guy has tooth paste and candy in his draw at work – but those are NOT cures for this disease. HELP!
Just have a mint handy when he comes over for yourself. Having a mint in your mouth will help even if his breath is offensive!
1. Halitosis comes from the stomach. (Only rarely does this ever occur.)
2. Halitosis comes from the lungs. (Only rarely does this occur and can be a manifestation of a serious disease.)
3. Halitosis is a hereditary problem. (This is absolutely not true.)
4. Mouth washes and breath mints can help a breath problem. (This is not true. They only mask the problem for a few short minutes at best. Alcohol based mouthwashes in fact will worsen the problem because they dry out the mouth thus increasing the volatilization of breath odors.)
5. Internal breath fresheners can help my problem. (These do absolutely nothing for a chronic halitosis condition.)
6. There is no treatment for halitosis. (There now is a highly effective treatment for this problem at The Center For Breath Treatment.)
7. Brushing my teeth more will help eliminate my breath condition. (This is also not true. Excessive brushing can dry one’s mouth, thus increasing the halitosis problem. Excessive brushing can also damage the teeth and gums over time. It is very difficult to remove the specific odor causing bacteria with brushing and flossing alone, and most patients we see at our center tend to have very good oral hygiene.
8. Halitosis is caused by foods. (Foods such as onions, garlic, or cauliflower can induce certain odors but these are only transitory, and can be easily eliminated by avoiding that particular food. The odors they produce also are not of the “sulfur” type commonly seen in true halitosis conditions, and generally are not as offensive.
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