When fasting, the aroma of breath is a problem for some people. Therefore, an empty stomach makes a lot more gas production, which causes breathing to be unpleasant aroma. However, this condition is quite normal. So how to differentiate normal fasting breath to breath normal?
"There is a measuring instrument for measuring bad breath. Normally shows how many yards, no levels," said Prof. drg. Heriandi Sutadi SpKGA (K)., Ph.D, when we call, as written on Wednesday (07/17/2013).
The Professor of the Faculty of Dentistry (FKG), University of Indonesia, which is not normal bad breath comes from H2S (hydrogen sulfide), which smells like sulfur smell or metal, metal, or like the smell of blood.
"The indication can be diseases such as inflammation, bleeding sinus or mouth or stomach. Smell pungent, odor continued fitting the way it could be from sinus or stomach," added the doctor who practices at the Hospital Pondok Indah, Jakarta.
To be certain, could be tested in the sinus area to find out if there is any abnormality or not. There should also be checked if there is tooth decay, infection, perforated teeth, tartar, or sores on the gums, which can also lead to bad breath odor. If the result is good, check the lungs or stomach, is there an ulcer or inflammation.
If the source of bad breath comes from the mouth, can be eliminated while using plain water or a liquid gargle (mouthwash). But the effects of mouthwash will not last long, if there is tartar.
"Brush your teeth can also, plaque or less impurities. Moreover, the wear dentures, there is dirt underneath it as it should be cleaned corals. Moreover, there are false teeth made of acrylic, affect bad breath as well, so brush her dentures," added Prof Heriandi .
