You may not always know that you have bad breath. Thats because odour
detecting cells in the nose eventually get used to the smell. Other
people may notice and react by recoiling as you speak. Other symptoms
depend on the underlying cause of bad breath—
Poor dental hygiene Teeth are coated with film or plaque. You may have food trapped between the teeth and pale or swollen gums.
Infections in the mouth: Symptoms depend on the type of infection. They can include:
Red or swollen gums that may bleed easily, especially after brushing or flossing
Pus between teeth or a pocket of pus (abscess) at the base of a tooth
Loose teeth or a change in how a denture fits
Painful, open sores on the tongue or gums
Respiratory tract infections: Sore throat, swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands) in the neck, fever, stuffy nose, a greenish or yellowish nasal discharge, a mucUS, producing cough.
External agents: Cigarette stains on fingers and teeth, a uniform yellow coffee stain on teeth.
Dry mouth: Symptoms may include:
Difficulty swallowing dry foods.
Difficulty speaking for a long time because of moUTH
dryness.
Burning in the mouth.
An unusually high number of cavities.
Dry eyes (in Sjogrens syndrome).
Systemic (bodywide) illnesses: Symptoms of diabetes, lung disease, kidney failure or liver disease.
A dentist or physician may notice bad breath during an office visit. Sometimes, the smell of the patients breath may suggest a likely cause for the problem. For example, fruity breath may be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes. A urine-like smell, especially in a person who is at high risk of kidney disease, can sometimes indicate kidney failure.
Your dentist will review your medical history for conditions that can cause bad breath and for medicines that i .in cause dry mouth. Your dentist also will ask you about diet, personal habits (smoking, chewing tobacco) and my symptoms. He or she also will ask who noticed the bad 1iiMth and when Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums, mouth and SALIVARY glands. He or she also will feel your head and neck will evaluate your breath when you exhale from your id from your mouth.
Poor dental hygiene Teeth are coated with film or plaque. You may have food trapped between the teeth and pale or swollen gums.
Infections in the mouth: Symptoms depend on the type of infection. They can include:
Red or swollen gums that may bleed easily, especially after brushing or flossing
Pus between teeth or a pocket of pus (abscess) at the base of a tooth
Loose teeth or a change in how a denture fits
Painful, open sores on the tongue or gums
Respiratory tract infections: Sore throat, swollen lymph nodes (swollen glands) in the neck, fever, stuffy nose, a greenish or yellowish nasal discharge, a mucUS, producing cough.
External agents: Cigarette stains on fingers and teeth, a uniform yellow coffee stain on teeth.
Dry mouth: Symptoms may include:
Difficulty swallowing dry foods.
Difficulty speaking for a long time because of moUTH
dryness.
Burning in the mouth.
An unusually high number of cavities.
Dry eyes (in Sjogrens syndrome).
Systemic (bodywide) illnesses: Symptoms of diabetes, lung disease, kidney failure or liver disease.
DIAGNOSIS OF BAD BREATH
A dentist or physician may notice bad breath during an office visit. Sometimes, the smell of the patients breath may suggest a likely cause for the problem. For example, fruity breath may be a sign of uncontrolled diabetes. A urine-like smell, especially in a person who is at high risk of kidney disease, can sometimes indicate kidney failure.
Your dentist will review your medical history for conditions that can cause bad breath and for medicines that i .in cause dry mouth. Your dentist also will ask you about diet, personal habits (smoking, chewing tobacco) and my symptoms. He or she also will ask who noticed the bad 1iiMth and when Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums, mouth and SALIVARY glands. He or she also will feel your head and neck will evaluate your breath when you exhale from your id from your mouth.
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