Bad Breath Cause And Reasons

Bacterial metabolism can produce organic thiols (sulfur-containing compounds) which give rise to bad breath or halitosis.
Halitosis is dental terminology used for bad breath. Halitosis is derived from the Latin word "halitus," which means breath, and the Greek suffix "osis," which means condition.

There are many reasons which results a bad breath. Advanced caries lesions can also contribute to bad breath , particularly when an abscess is formed.

Before a dentist or researcher can evaluate cures for bad breath they must first have a way to measure it. Some of the ways researchers have used to measure bad breath are as following.

• Simple self test
• Organoleptic testing
• Gas chromatography to evaluate breath
• Use of halimeters
• BANA test
• Using Chemiluminescence
  

One of the most latest developed methods of testing for the presence of compounds associated with bad breath relies on the principle of chemiluminescence. This test was first introduced in 1999. It can provide better results and sensitivity when measuring low levels of sulfur compounds, as compared to testing with a Halimeter or other methods.

Thorough brushing with a dentifrice or rinsing with a mouthwash which has anti-caries and anti-plaque properties is an effective way of reducing or control this oral health problem.