A 2007 study has shown that for 3 out of every 4 people suffering from chronic bad breath, the tonsils were a major cause. It’s primordial to know that both conditions are closely associated and are caused by the very same elements.

While 90% of chronic halitosis is caused by a bacterial imbalance in the oral cavity, an analysis of tonsil stones have found them to be composed of bacteria, fungus, dead cells, mucus, and putrefied food debris.

When these elements accumulate within the tonsil crypts, an odorous calcareous matter progressively forms. As a result, sulfur compounds are constantly released from within the crypts and exhaled while breathing and speaking. The result is a constant and severe halitosis condition.

Most people a completely unaware of having tonsil stones. The tonsilloliths are too small to feel or see and naturally fall off their crypts and swallowed. On the other hand, a minority will experience major discomforts from the over growth of stones and need to remove them manually for relief.

Chronic halitosis, technically known as Fetor Oris, will find it’s source in the mouth for the vast majority of cases. Although frequently associated with poor oral hygiene, conventional brushing and flossing will have little to no effect to improve breath odors.

Fetor Oris is usually caused by the following conditions: An over population of opportunistic germs in the mouth, stagnating mucus in the sinus area and back of the throat, gum disease, tonsil stones, bacteria accumulating within lingual tonsils, uncleaned food residue left over after meals.

The germs responsible for bad breath are called anaerobic bacteria and are oxygen intolerant by definition. Meaning they will search oxygen poor areas of the mouth. Such areas include tonsil crypts, inside stagnating mucus, deep within the crevices of the tongue, bellow the gum line, and in bio film on cheeks, roof of mouth, gums, and around teeth.

These bacteria have the ability to reproduce exponentially breeding several generations of germs in a matter of days. Their main food sources are proteins and sugars. As a result of the feeding process, they release a sulfur waste product known as volatile sulfur compound (VSC).

There are some 20 different types of bad breath causing bacteria each releasing a distinct sulfur composition. VSC odors range from rotten eggs to feces.

Unfortunately, conventional brushing and flossing will do little to treat this condition. A more specialized approach with specific tools is necessary to achieve long term relief.

Long term relief from chronic bad breath implies removing food residue, flushing excess mucus, dislodging bacteria from within the crevices of the tongue, controlling bacterial population, and eliminating bio-film formation.

Since bad breath and tonsilloliths are caused by the same elements, an effective halitosis treatment will also act as a tonsil stone prevention treatment.

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