Kindly let me know why an offensive odour should be coming out of my wife’s mouth anytime she talks or when she is deeply asleep. Please help me with the causes, effects and possible treatment.
Godwin (by SMS)
Bad breath (Halitosis) can be caused by some factors and can also be imaginary. Some of the causes of genuine halitosis include; Mouth breathing, Medications, Aging and poor dental hygiene, Fasting/Starvation, Tobacco and Foods and alcohol.
For genuine halitosis with oral causes, the treatment is as follows: improved oral hygiene methods, including oral irrigation and sonic or ultrasonic toothbrushes.
If halitosis persists in spite of adequate conventional oral hygiene, tongue brushing is advised. Treating the underlying causes is also a good way to treat halitosis. If there is no improvement, a comprehensive dental review by a dentist should be urgently considered.