Bad Breath

Bad breath (Halitosis) is repulsive condition that causes embarrassment and major disturbance. Most folks who have foul smell in their mouths are not even aware that they do have such a condition till they get close to another person. Bad breath can be caused by a lot of factors: what you eat, a dry mouth, not brushing properly and other factors. It can also be a sign of an underlying medical disorder like sinusitis, diabetes, liver problem etc.

Gum disease or periodontal disease is an infection of the area that supports your teeth. Between the gums and the tooth lies a crevice known as sulcus. Gum diseases happen when the periodontal diseases attack in the sulcus, the area below the gum line. When the tissues are damaged, there is a gap in the sulcus area, which can increase with the severity of the disease.

There are two types of periodontal disease: gingivitis and periodontis. While gingivitis is a milder version of the gum disease, the more serious version 'periodontis' can cause offensive foul breath. To know if you have a gum disease, you should look out for the following signs:

Gums that bleed 
Swollen gums 
Persistent smell in your breath 
Teeth that are separate or loose

If you are relying on mouthwashes or over the counter medication, they do not really help matters permanently. But there is a treatment that can make your foul breath history and eliminate bad breath and gum disease forever. It is possible if you adopt the best health practices to make sure that there is no problem with your gums and teeth.