A study done by Anne Bosy, co-founder of the Fresh Breath Clinic in Toronto, found that most people with bad breath do not have gum disease. Instead, she found that sulphur-producing bacteria live at the back of the tongue, bedding down under plaque and mucous. These bacteria are a source of halitosis.
That white coating on the tongue is where the millions of bacteria are living right now.
Because there is an oxygen-poor environment at the rear of the tongue, the gram negative anaerobic bacteria can thrive nicely there and provide a constant supply to the mouth. Hence it is practically impossible to remove all the bacteria from the mouth.
B. forsythus, T. denticola, A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. intermedia and P.gingivalis are the prominent anaerobic bacteria present there and they are the ones that are usually associated with periodontal disease.
Not only does this plaque on the tongue result in bad breath smells, but gum diseases and tooth problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis readily follow.
It is estimated that approximately 85% of all halitosis cases have their origin within the mouth; of these, 90% are caused by tongue residues. Previous studies have established that hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans are the primary components of halitosis.
Studies into human behaviour have shown that nobody likes to let anybody else know that they have bad breath, not even their closest partners - usually out of fear of embarrassing them.
New research shows a connection between the bacteria in our mouths and heart disease as well as other ailments.
One of the chief causes of periodontal disease is a bacterium that hides under the food and mucous layer settled on the tongue. This bacterium present in periodontal disease invades the bloodstream through damaged, bleeding gums, and may cause damage throughout the body, including the heart.
Studies have recently shown that many bacteria can enter the bloodstream and damage heart muscle tissue. They can also encourage the formation of blood clots. The bacteria Clostridium perfingens, which is normally found in the mouth, is considered to be one of the major culprits.
There is some suggestion from research that the bacteria can enter the bloodstream of pregnant women if there are gum problems, and that the by-products of those bacteria (which are toxic), are somewhat responsible for lower birth weights of their babies.
Some studies are showing a connection betweem diabetes and periodontal disease.
Bacteria found in the mouth can end up in the airways and increase the risk of complications associated with chronic lung conditions and respiratory disease.
Many people are aware of the fact that metabolic by-products and toxins are removed from the body through the coating of the tongue. Unfortunately, it seems that statistically 93% of the western world are re-ingesting most of this with their breakfast.
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