Periodontal Disease and Bad Breath

Do you have to deal with bad breath? Have you wondered what makes other people avoid you or feel uncomfortable? One answer can be periodontal disease and this is a very important problem.

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath and there are various causes that can lead to it. Periodontal disease is genetic, meaning that if your parents or grandparents suffer from this illness you are predisposed to inherit it, too. Some factors that worsen it are: tobacco, alcohol, teeth scald, bad mouth hygiene, defective dentures. Many persons realize they have periodontal disease too late and they end up losing their teeth.

In addition to bad breath, other symptoms may tell you that you need to go and see a dentist. Itching and retracted gums, uncomfortable sensations of irritated gums, bleeding, gingival inflammations, infections or gingival abscesses are all symptoms of periodontal disease.

However bad breath is not just a symptom for periodontal disease, so it doesn't always mean if you have bad breath, you are automatically suffering from periodontal disease. Also even though periodontal disease is genetic, modern medicine can help you eliminate it.

One treatment method is laser surgery, which sterilize the periodontal inflammations and eradicates them. The doctor will also decide if other operations are required such as thickening and lifting of the existing bone tissue. This is possible by adding some other bone tissue that was first prepared in a low temperature vacuum atmosphere for a longer preservation, or collagen membranes with later resorb (dissolve). A radiological exam can tell the doctor which is the degradation level of the bone tissue.

Bad breath comes with some bacteria that can be found on your tongue, especially on the back side, but the periodontal disease has to deal some deep or medium depth "pus bags" that ousts some secretions and fermentation on your mouth. These secretions have an awful smell even after you wash your mouth. People who suffer from periodontal disease also find their bad breath is accentuated in the morning after they wake up, and their jaws are tense. This tension disappears after a few exercises.

Bad breath is persistent when this illness is advanced, and the inconvenience that starts with the smell continues on with tooth loss and pain.

As you can see above, there is a way to solve this problem. The treatment is a complex one, but the laser therapy used in this surgery gives back the health and beauty of the patient smile thus restoring their confidence. As long as the bacteria are no longer in your mouth, there will be no more bad breath.

Finally, bad breath can't tell you for definite that you have periodontal illness, but your doctor or dentist can and will diagnose and advise you in order to solve your problem. What you should realize is that preventing periodontal disease is easier and cheaper than the laser surgery needed to cure it. So a preventive medical exam once or twice a year can reduce the risk and can save your natural teeth. Follow the dentist's advice and you will not have bad breath!

Bad breath news on the Web

Herb may help curb bad breath (UPI)
BUSAITEEN, Bahrain, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- A researcher from Bahrain says a review of mouthwash studies found a mouth rinse containing extract of Garcinia, an herbal remedy, reduced bad breath levels.

Bad Breath? Mouthrinses Work, But Some Cause Temporary Staining (Science Daily)
Over-the-counter mouthrinses really do put a stop to bad breath. The first systematic review on the effectiveness of mouthrinses shows that they play an important role in reducing levels of bacteria and chemicals that cause mouth odours. Pick which one you use though, because some can temporarily stain your tongue and teeth, warns a new review.

Mouthwashes Really Do Fight Bad Breath (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Mouthwashes Really Do Fight Bad Breath Category: Health News Created: 10/8/2008 Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2008

Combatting Bad Breath: Mouthrinses Work, But Some Cause Temporary Staining (Medical News Today)
Over-the-counter mouthrinses really do put a stop to bad breath. The first systematic review on the effectiveness of mouthrinses shows that they play an important role in reducing levels of bacteria and chemicals that cause mouth odours. Pick which one you use though, because some can temporarily stain your tongue and teeth, warns this new review from The Cochrane Library.

Mouthrinses really do fight bad breath, but some cause temporary staining (New Kerala)
Washington, Oct 8 : Mouthrinses really do put a stop to bad breath but some can temporarily stain your tongue and teeth, according to new research.

Mouthwashes Really Do Fight Bad Breath (WebMD)
A new review of studies delves into how to beat bad breath (halitosis) -- and gives high marks to mouthwashes.

Mouthwashes work but may stain teeth for a while (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Over-the-counter mouthwashes really do kill bad breath, although some may stain the tongue and teeth, at least temporarily, according to the first systematic review of the effectiveness of these products.

Quick Cuts - Carlos Santana's Bad Breath Solution, Oasis Begin UK Tour, and More! (MTV Asia)
In his first interview after the tragic plane crash, drummer Travis Barker has spoken out about surviving the accident.

Faith Matters: 'Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord' (The Morning News)
It is very easy to take for granted the blessings of life, forgetting we are stewards -- not owners -- of all we enjoy. We begin to believe the hype about ourselves and forget that life is a gift, not an entitlement.

Carlos Santana - Santana Gets Fresh Breath By Forgiving Pervert (ContactMusic)
Rock legend CARLOS SANTANA has solved his bad breath problems by forgiving the man who molested him as a child. The guitar great insists he was carrying so much anger ...