Halitosis is nothing but the medical word for bad breath. Derived from the Latin word “halitus” meaning breath and the Greek word “osis” meaning condition it means the condition of the breath. Halitosis is a very common condition, and the medication for it is normally very easy.

Everybody will have bad breath when they wake up i.e., the morning breath. This type of Halitosis is very common and one need not worry as this does not indicate bad health and medication for the same is simple. This is just due to food particles trapped in the mouth getting rot. Mouth becomes fresh as soon as one brushes his teeth and rinses the mouth.

In general the reason for halitosis is the bacteria breaking down protein in the mouth which produces volatile sulphur compounds. It can also be due to diabetes or any infection. Sometimes Halitosis can also be caused due to dehydration and in this case, it surely needs medication i.e., to be well hydrated because the salivary flow of the dehydrated person goes down and he gets a sense of dry mouth. This is common among persons who do extensive exercise.

The most common cause for halitosis is not giving importance to oral hygiene leading to high level of bacteria in the mouth. If the odor goes as soon as you brush your teeth in the morning there is nothing to worry. If halitosis persists even after normal hygiene procedures then it is surely a matter of concern and needs medication.

For complete halitosis treatment you have to be sure of the cause which can be any gum infection, diabetes, periodontal disease, tonsillar crypts etc. and take appropriate medication. Haliometer is a bad breath measuring device which will indicate the sulphur amount.

Halitosis and its medication varies depending on the cause. It can be as simple as maintaining a perfect oral hygiene. In some cases halitosis is due to decline in salivary flow which is mainly due to medications particularly blood pressure medications and diuretics anti-depressants etc., and persons on such medication have to be careful and have their physicians advice on their oral hygiene.

Halitosis medications advices one to be well hydrated because even though there are artificial stimulants such as taste stimulants, flavored chewing gums candies etc., no artificial saliva is as good as one’s own saliva. Hence to avoid halitosis, following very good oral hygiene and being well hydrated are the best and simple medications to observe.

Halitosis is a very common problem and medication is very simple. Though halitosis has nothing to fear it is surely a thing to be given due concern as it should be cured in the early stage itself.

 

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