Tonsilloliths, A Major Cause Of Bad Breath
A 2007 study has shown that for 3 out of every 4 people suffering from chronic bad breath
, the tonsils were a major cause. It's primordial to know that both conditions are closely associated and are caused by the very same elements.
While chronic halitosis is caused by a bacterial imbalance of the oral flora 90% of the time, an analysis of tonsilloliths have found them to be composed of putrefied food debris, mucus, dead cells, fungus, and bad breath causing bacteria.
These elements tend to accumulate within the pocket-like tonsil crypts where an odorous calcareous matter forms progressively. The result is a constant release of sulfur gaseous wastes released from the crypts and exhaled while speaking and breathing. The result is a persistent and severe bad breath condition.
Most people a completely unaware of having tonsil stones. The tonsilloliths are too small to feel or see and naturally fall off their crypts and swallowed. On the other hand, a minority will experience major discomforts from the over growth of stones and need to remove them manually for relief.
Technically known as Fetor Oris, chronic halitosis is primarily caused by a bacterial imbalance in the mouth. Although frequently associated with poor oral hygiene, conventional brushing and flossing will have little to no effect to improve breath odors.
Fetor Oris is usually caused by the following conditions: An over population of opportunistic germs in the mouth, stagnating mucus in the sinus area and back of the throat, gum disease, tonsil stones, bacteria accumulating within lingual tonsils, uncleaned food residue left over after meals.
The germs responsible for bad breath are called anaerobic bacteria and are oxygen intolerant by definition. That means that they will seek areas of the mouth where oxygen is very low or non-existent. Such areas include tonsil crypts, inside stagnating mucus, deep within the crevices of the tongue, bellow the gum line, and in bio film on cheeks, roof of mouth, gums, and around teeth.
These bacteria have the ability to reproduce exponentially breeding several generations of germs in a matter of days. Their main food sources are proteins and sugars. The direct result of feeding is the release of a sulfur waste by-product called volatile sulfur compound (VSC).
There are some 20 different types of bad breath causing bacteria each releasing a distinct sulfur composition. VSC odors range from rotten eggs to feces.
Unfortunately, conventional brushing and flossing will do little to treat this condition. A more specialized approach with specific tools is necessary to achieve long term relief.
Effectively treating chronic bad breath implies controlling bacterial population, removing food residue, eliminating bio-film formation, flushing excess mucus, and dislodging bacteria from within the crevices of the tongue.
Since bad breath and tonsilloliths are caused by the same elements, an effective halitosis treatment will also act as a tonsil stone prevention treatment.
by: Rafik D
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