Is saliva the same as halitosis?

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Some people accidentally find their saliva has a bad smell, so they are very nervous, think that their saliva is their own bad breath. In fact, there are many kinds of substances in the saliva, and halitosis does not mean halitosis. Is saliva stink the same as halitosis?

Is saliva the same as halitosis?

Oral diseases: people suffering from dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, oral mucositis, tooth decay, periodontal disease and other oral diseases are easy to breed bacteria in their mouth, especially anaerobic bacteria, which decompose to produce sulfide, give off the smell of corruption, and produce halitosis.

Gastrointestinal diseases, such as peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, functional dyspepsia, etc., may be accompanied by halitosis. Recently, we also found that the incidence of halitosis in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, which causes many gastric diseases, is significantly higher than that in patients without Helicobacter pylori infection. The reason may be that Helicobacter pylori infection directly produces sulfide, causing halitosis.

People who smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee, often eat spicy food such as onion, garlic and leek, or like stinky food such as stinky tofu and eggs are also prone to halitosis.

matters needing attention

Recent studies by scientists have shown that drinking yogurt every day can help eliminate the content of hydrogen sulfide in the mouth, which is the main cause of bad breath. Long term consumption of yoghurt can also prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth, prevent dental disease and dental plaque. Of course, in the choice of yogurt should pay attention to choose pure yogurt, do not add sugar.