Halitosis
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La halitosis es un signo clínico caracterizado por mal aliento u olor bucal desagradable. Generalmente está provocada por bacterias, y afecta al 25 % de la población, tiene una gran prevalencia en la población general.
Se estima que más del 50 % de las personas la padecen en algún momento de su vida. Es muy frecuente presentar halitosis al despertar por la mañana, después de varias horas de sueño, cuando las estructuras de la boca han estado en reposo y la producción de saliva ha sido muy escasa. Es más frecuente en personas que superan los 50 años de edad.
Halitosis is a clinical sign characterized by bad breath or unpleasant mouth odor. It is generally caused by bacteria, and affects 25% of the population, it has a high prevalence in the general population. It is estimated that more than 50% of people suffer from it at some point in their life. It is very common to present halitosis when waking up in the morning, after several hours of sleep, when the structures of the mouth have been at rest and the production of saliva has been very low. It is more common in people over 50 years of age .
Periodontal disease is probably one of the most common today and one of the main causes of Halitosis. Of the different periodontal pathologies that exist, gingivitis is the most recurrent: it is very prevalent and goes practically unnoticed. Patients do not know when they have it, since their symptoms are conceived as normal.
The bleeding, the pain, the little discomforts, the swelling, most think that they are normal things, that in a few days will disappear, but without proper treatment they will only get worse. However, there is a symptom that does bother and becomes constant: HALITOSIS. If left untreated, gingivitis can cause bad breath and, as a consequence, compromise the patient's self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.
Halitosis can be of different types, but the extra-oral / intra-oral classification is the most common.
¿Qué es cada una de ellas?
La halitosis extra-oral tiene su origen fuera de la boca, y puede transmitirse por vía sanguínea. La halitosis intra-oral, en cambio, sí que se origina dentro de la boca, la fuente del mal olor se encuentra en el interior.
Es de esta última tipología de la que estamos hablando, que puede ser provocada por la gingivitis o la periodontitis. Vemos, entonces, que el mal aliento y la enfermedad periodontal están directamente relacionados. Además, ambas cosas no sólo pueden ser perjudiciales para nuestra salud bucodental, sino que pueden causarnos traumas importantes, complejos y aislamiento social.
What is each one of them?
Extra-oral halitosis originates outside the mouth, and can be transmitted through the bloodstream. Intra-oral halitosis, on the other hand, does originate inside the mouth, the source of the bad smell is inside.
It is the latter type that we are talking about, which can be caused by gingivitis or periodontitis. We see, then, that bad breath and periodontal disease are directly related. In addition, both things can not only be detrimental to our oral health, but they can cause us significant, complex trauma and social isolation.
How can we act against halitosis?
When halitosis is a consequence of gingivitis, what you need to do is treat the root disease. The dentist will monitor your gum disease, prescribe specific mouthwashes, and as the symptoms fade, you will regain pleasant, fresh breath.
But the best way to act against halitosis is prevention: brush your teeth after every meal, don't forget to clean with Dental Floss, eliminate biofilm, avoid tobacco and alcohol, reduce tea and coffee, drink plenty of water. and, above all, reduce stress. This way we not only prevent halitosis, but also gum disease.
Don't forget to schedule dental visits and get professional dental cleanings. The important thing is to eliminate bacterial plaque and prevent it from adhering to the teeth and forming tartar.