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Bad
breath, also called halitosis, is generally caused by a build-up of bacteria or
debris inside the mouth. For some people, this odor-causing build-up occurs on
the back portion of the tongue. However, it is not always clear why this tongue
build-up occurs.
Possible causes of tongue-based bad breath may be due to postnasal mucus dripping from the nose to the throat, which forms a whitish coating. This coating often contains many different forms of bacteria which may thrive on the tongue's rough surface and cause unpleasant odors in the mouth.
Possible causes of tongue-based bad breath may be due to postnasal mucus dripping from the nose to the throat, which forms a whitish coating. This coating often contains many different forms of bacteria which may thrive on the tongue's rough surface and cause unpleasant odors in the mouth.
The
back portion of the tongue is especially susceptible to bacterial overgrowth,
as this area is relatively dry. The lack of saliva combined with the tongue's
natural grooves and fissures can trap food particles, dead cells, and mucus
from the nasal cavities. As a result, this environment can quickly become a
medium for bacterial growth.
According to Dr. Harold Katz, "nearly 90 percent of endogenous bad breath that is not caused by digestive upsets or metabolic diseases like diabetes is actually due to noxious bacterial build-up on your tongue."
According to Dr. Harold Katz, "nearly 90 percent of endogenous bad breath that is not caused by digestive upsets or metabolic diseases like diabetes is actually due to noxious bacterial build-up on your tongue."
Tongue
bacteria demonstrate a distinctive, smelly odor because of volatile sulfuric
compounds and polyamines. This coating can develop on the back of your tongue
even if you otherwise practice good oral hygiene, especially in individuals
with allergies or certain infections like thrush.
Although
most people brush their teeth daily and floss, few are aware that it is just as
essential to clean your tongue as it is to clean your teeth and gums.
To combat bad breath from your tongue, look at your tongue in the mirror to see it if has a coating or an unusual (white) color. If you notice anything suspicious, see your healthcare provider, as he or she can treat any illness involving chronic postnasal drip that may be causing a bacterial coating.
To combat bad breath from your tongue, look at your tongue in the mirror to see it if has a coating or an unusual (white) color. If you notice anything suspicious, see your healthcare provider, as he or she can treat any illness involving chronic postnasal drip that may be causing a bacterial coating.
Also,
make sure to visit your dentist for regular cleanings and exams and to maintain
a good oral-hygiene routine of brushing your teeth and tongue, flossing, and
rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash every day.
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