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Diseases of the digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach, intestines), infections such as Helicobacter pylori, diabetes mellitus or poisoning (phosphorus, arsenic, selenium) are only the cause of unpleasant bad breath in a few exceptional cases.
The most important thing you can do to prevent bad breath is to carefully clean your teeth and tongue every day, ideally in conjunction with a twice-daily mouthwash. In addition, foods that directly cause bad breath, such as garlic, onions or cabbage, should be avoided - at least when it comes down to it. Alcohol, coffee and nicotine should also be reconsidered and consumed in moderation.
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Brush your teeth twice a day!
The most effective way to clean your teeth (and tongue) is with a medium-hard toothbrush (e.g. ApaCare Sonic) in combination with a fluoride toothpaste. The interdental spaces in particular should be carefully cleaned once a day using interdental brushes or dental floss. Toothpastes with medical hydroxyapatite such as ApaCare also reduce the build-up of plaque on the tooth surfaces, which has an additional positive effect.
In well over 90 % of all cases, it is a so-called foetor ex ore. It is not "the stomach" that is responsible, but bacterial putrefaction processes in the mouth (especially the base of the tongue, interdental spaces, dentures) or in the nasopharynx (especially tonsillitis, tonsil stones).
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Co-factors such as stress or an unbalanced diet or dry mouth can promote bad breath.
Bad breath is the umbrella term for various forms of unpleasant smelling breath. Eating certain foods such as onions or garlic, stimulants such as tobacco or alcohol or an empty stomach can cause short-term bad breath.
There are two forms of persistent bad breath:
Expert tip
Bad breath is not a disease, but in the long term it is often a sign of poor oral hygiene or a concomitant symptom of systemic diseases. Older people are affected more often than younger people, men more often than women.
Some people perceive bad breath in themselves, although objectively there is no bad breath (halitophobia). This can trigger anxiety and even lead to obsessive thoughts or actions.
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Bad breath can be measured. The most accurate way is to have your breath analysed by gas chromatography, for example at the dentist. Simply speak to your dentist at your next visit. That way you can be absolutely sure!
The basis of any treatment is a careful diagnosis by the dentist and/or doctor in order to identify the triggering factors. If there is an underlying systemic general disease, this must be treated causally. However, dental restoration, gum or periodontitis treatment or professional tooth and, above all, tongue cleaning is often necessary.
If medication is one of the causes, it is important to check whether it can be changed. In children and adolescents, the question of a "tonsillectomy" often arises, which must be discussed with the ear, nose and throat specialist.
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Effective treatment of bad breath raises the self-esteem of those affected and improves their quality of life in the long term.
The causes of foul odours are sulphur compounds, biogenic amines, ketones or short-chain carboxylic acids, which are produced by the bacterial decomposition of organic substances from food or detached mucous membrane cells in bacterial coatings.
The oral cavity and pharynx offer ideal conditions for this with the many niches and roughnesses on the teeth, tongue and tonsils.
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Bacterial plaque on the back of the tongue, in interdental spaces and inadequate dentures are the most common causes of unpleasant bad breath (foetor ex ore).
Bad breath is often caused by an imbalance in the oral flora, where odor-producing bacteria predominate. This can be caused by food residue, plaque or inflamed gums. ApaCare OraLactin toothpaste and mouthwash with probiotic effects help to restore the balance of the oral flora. They promote healthy bacteria and inhibit odor-producing germs, effectively combating the causes of bad breath.
Use ApaCare OraLactin toothpaste daily and supplement your care with ApaCare OraLactin mouthwash to sustainably reduce bad breath and promote healthy oral flora.