{"id":6620,"date":"2021-12-11T09:50:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T08:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/que-es-halitosis\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:36:10","slug":"what-is-halitosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/what-is-halitosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about halitosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To guarantee the enjoyment of adequate <strong>oral health<\/strong>, it is advisable to visit the <strong>dentist <\/strong>frequently, since the development of an<strong> oral pathology <\/strong>can trigger the appearance of other aggravating elements in the mouth, such as <strong>halitosis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Halitosis, also known as<strong> bad breath<\/strong>, corresponds to an unpleasant and <strong>uncomfortable smell <\/strong>that comes off the mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Stopping bad breath in time is essential both to regain optimal oral health and for the <strong>mental well-being <\/strong>of the person who suffers from it. There are many situations in which this condition causes <strong>embarrassment,<\/strong> <strong>discomfort <\/strong>and even <strong>anxiety.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Gross Dentistas <\/strong>we are aware of the importance and seriousness that the problem of halitosis entails. For this reason, we wanted to write this article dedicated to this matter. Throughout it we will show you what are its <strong>origins, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/toothache-causes\/\">causes<\/a> and the treatments that fight it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why does halitosis originate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This condition originates mainly<strong> inside the oral cavity<\/strong>, either due to the accumulation of <strong>bacteria on the tongue<\/strong> or due to <strong>periodontal diseases, tobacco consumption, dental cavities, <\/strong>among others.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is also the possibility, albeit less common, that it originates<strong> outside the oral cavity<\/strong>. It is essentially due to <strong>disorders of the respiratory tract<\/strong>, the <strong>digestive system<\/strong>, or <strong>kidney or liver pathologies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In turn, we can divide the causes of halitosis or bad breath into two categories: <strong>Non-pathological and pathological.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Non-pathological causes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tobacco<\/strong> use creates bad breath during and after addiction.<\/li>\n<li>There are some <strong>medicines <\/strong>that promote xerostomia (dry mouth), preventing saliva from performing its cleaning function.<\/li>\n<li>In the same way,<strong> morning breath <\/strong>is not usually pleasant, since during the night period we tend to decrease the flow of saliva.<\/li>\n<li>After consuming certain <strong>foods <\/strong>such as <strong>onion<\/strong> or<strong> garlic<\/strong>, bad breath intensifies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol <\/strong>favors the appearance of bacteria in the mouth and reduces saliva.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate <strong>oral hygiene<\/strong> is another major cause of halitosis. To enjoy good oral health, it is essential to carry out at least <strong>3 daily brushings after each meal for a period of 2 minutes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The use of<strong> bridges or dentures<\/strong> facilitates the accumulation of food debris, and with them <strong>bacterial plaque<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pathological causes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Respiratory system disorders<\/li>\n<li>Digestive system disorders<\/li>\n<li>Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/periodontics\/\"><strong>Periodontal disease<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever the cause, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/\"><strong>Gross Dentistas <\/strong><\/a>we are at your disposal to provide<strong> effective solutions <\/strong>so that you can eradicate halitosis or bad breath.<\/p>\n<h2>Gross Dentistas offers you solutions and treatments to eliminate halitosis<\/h2>\n<p>To carry out a proper <strong>diagnosis<\/strong> to combat halitosis or bad breath, several <strong>fundamental aspects<\/strong> are taken into account: <strong>health status, lifestyle, oral situation and hygiene habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Gross Dentistas, after conducting an assessment, we will provide <strong>tailor-made solutions<\/strong>, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommend <strong>antimicrobial agents<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Perform <strong>professional oral hygiene<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Advise new oral hygiene habits<\/strong> for the patient to perform at home: brushing techniques, interproximal cleaning, cleaning the tongue, mouthwash, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need<strong> more information <\/strong>about halitosis or suspect that you have bad breath, or want to carry out any other type of <strong>dental or orthodontic <\/strong>treatment, do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/appointment\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<strong> Our specialists are happy to help and assist you!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To guarantee the enjoyment of adequate oral health, it is advisable to visit the dentist frequently, since the development of an oral pathology can trigger the appearance of other aggravating elements in the mouth, such as halitosis. 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