Halitosis concept - Definition

The word halitosis comes from the Latin word "halitus" whose meaning is breath and from the ancient Greek "sis", which is process.

Halitosis is a fairly common symptom that translates into a fetid breath and an unpleasant taste in the mouth, which can be chronic or due to something temporary, such as fasting that day or suffering an infection, disappearing along with this , thanks to the treatment.

Its cause is in most cases, simply due to lack or poor oral hygiene, oral infections, dental caries or pyorrhea or pharyngitis and hypertrophic adenoidites.In these cases a deep oral hygiene and rinse with mouthwashes, especially those containing alcohol, or with infusions of rosemary.It may also be due to chronic gastritis, liver disorders, diabetes, or more serious pathologies, such as lung cancer.

It is more frequent after 50 years, and when waking up in the morning, chewing gum without sugar by increasing saliva production improves this unpleasant discomfort, since saliva is absolutely necessary to keep the mouth hydrated and protected from bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Above all, socially, halitosis creates an important problem, as it can cause the person who suffers it, fear of being in public, or social rejection, which will logically cause a decrease in their self-esteem.

Foods such as garlic, onions, cheeses, anchovies, sausages or coffee; or the consumption of alcoholic beverages, they are not recommended, nor smoking.Other foods, on the contrary, are highly recommended such as apples or parsley.