Halitosis or bad breath is a common problem among Spanish population. This is directly related to a poor oral hygiene, which helps bacteria to grow easily and give off a foul smell.

This conditions can be a result of other related problems, such as dental prosthesis, medicines, tobacco, ulcers… Nevertheless, there are specific foods that give a very bad breath, such as garlic bread or coffee – apart from cigarettes.

How do I know if I have halitosis?

This is a difficult problem to diagnose, because sometimes, we are even unable to notice that we have this condition. We can just suspect it.

Professional help is required to diagnose whether one has halitosis or not. Some of the crucial aspects to take into account for the diagnosis are: a good health status, a healthy lifestyle and a good oral health. It is also required a quantitative measurement of halitosis.

Treatment

The treatment of halitosis looks for diminishing the amount of bacteria causing bad smell, located at the back of the tongue and in the periodontal pocket, and eliminating smelly products.

To solve this problem, people usually have their teeth professionally cleaned and then, they are recommended to keep a good oral hygiene: brushing your teeth and an interproximal cleaning, using a tongue cleaner and mouthwash.