Dr. Shawn D'souza

Why Does the Mouth Bad Breath and How to Get Rid of It? January 28, 2022 by Editorial Team Bad Breath Share Tweet Pin Share Bad breath, also known as halitosis or fetor oris according to scientific or medicinal terms, is a bad odor that comes out of your mouth or mouthparts like teeth, throat, and many other parts. Bad breath is often considered a symptom of hidden health problems and needs professional attention. Bad breath can also develop due to a number of reasons- sometimes they may result from bloating or problems indigestion, and sometimes the bad odor from the mouth may come out due to poor dental habits and unhealthy lifestyles. Once you notice a bad odor coming out of your mouth, it is highly advisable for an expert dentist or any registered medical practitioner.

Who said wisdom teeth make you smart? They do not. They are just named so because they usually appear around the age of 17-25. These teeth are at the back of your mouth. As part of a complete set of 32 adult teeth, you will receive two on the top and two on the bottom. These teeth begin to rise through the jawbone and then break through your gum line to become part of the chewing mechanism. Wisdom teeth are molars, the hardest and widest teeth that grind food. But some people do not have all of their wisdom teeth. They are rarely found in the mouth of adults.

Cavities are holes that form in your teeth. These holes occur when bacteria in your mouth react with the sugars from the food and drinks you consume. The bacteria produce acids that attack and destroy the hard outer coating of your teeth (enamel). When this happens, a cavity form. Cavities can develop at any age, but they are most common in children and teenagers whose permanent teeth are coming in. Unlike a lot of other health concerns, you have some control over cavities.