ANAEROBIC BACTERIAAnaerobic bacteria is the number 1 cause for Chronic Bad!
It’s been scientifically proven that chronic halitosis is caused by them in 90% of cases. There are some 20 different types of bad breath causing bacteria that live in the mouth at all times. Treating this condition depends directly on the ability to control their population and neutralize the sulphur compounds they release as wastes. The anaerobic bacteria, by its very definition, is oxygen intolerant. It’s mainly for this reason that treating bad breath can be difficult. They tend to hide in hard to reach areas of the mouth that can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of with conventional cleaning methods. How do they cause bad breath?Just like all living organisms, bacteria reproduce and feed. By ingesting certain food debris left over in your mouth after a meal, they produce an odorous waste compound as a result of the bacteria’s digestion process. These wastes are more commonly known as volatile sulphur compound. Since there are many types of bacteria, they release many types of VSC. Here is a list of some of the most common gaseous wastes released by bacteria and their different smells: VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUND AND SMELLS Where do they live in the mouth?
Bad breath causing bacteria are oxygen intolerant and will therefore seek an environment that will allow them to develop. These areas need three main attributes to favour there reproduction and colonization of the mouth:1/ A very low or oxygen free environment Here are the areas where they are most numerous: THE TONGUE. They real breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria is your tongue. The tongue is the most important part to clean when treating bad breath. Many websites out there will have you believe that anaerobic bacteria live on the surface of the tongue. That is simply not true! Because the tongue can act as a sponge, anaerobic bacteria will dig themselves deep INSIDE taste buds where food residue left on the tongue after meals is absorbed in the tongue's crevices. BETWEEN TEETH. The bio-film between teeth protects them from saliva and oxygen allowing them to reproduce at will. If not removed, they’ll start to move towards the gum line causing gum diseases and bleeding. When blood is ingested by bacteria, the volatile sulphur compound they release smells of feces.
UNDER THE GUM LINE.
This happens for those with gingivitis or periodontal disease. Due to a lack of flossing habits, the bacteria find perfect shelter inside pockets present just under your gum line. BACK OF THE THROAT. You may not know this, but mucus is always present in the back of the throat, even in a sane mouth. The problem isn’t so much mucus itself, but the condition that provokes excess mucus or stagnating mucus. A condition very common among anyone suffering from
post nasal drip.
Mucus is made up of different strands of proteins, which is a great food source for bacteria. It also provides an excellent shelter from anything that might otherwise destroy it. What do anaerobic bacteria feed on?
There are mainly two types of foods they will thrive upon. Proteins and sugars. When I say sugars, I don’t mean carbohydrates. They are a more complex type of sugars. Anaerobic bacteria are very simple organism and need simple forms of nutrients to digest. Refined sugar and fructose seem best for these organisms that have the ability to ingest them quickly. They also love proteins. Therefore any type of high protein diet must be avoided. That mostly means meat, fish, and diary product. Of course, I’m not saying you shouldn’t eat any proteins or sugars at all, that would be wrong and unhealthy. I’m saying consume these products with moderation, and more importantly, clean your mouth after you do. Personally, I’ll eat these products at night where interaction with other people is limited and it’s easier and convenient for me to clean. What you should knowChronic halitosis is caused by a bacterial imbalance in your mouth 9 times out of 10. The cause that led to the imbalance is yet unclear in the scientific community, but treating chronic bad breath is possible with technique and discipline. Turning the currently favorable environment for bacteria in your mouth into a hostile one is the key to any success.
Through different techniques,
you can achieve such reduced bacterial population and gaseous wastes that they become insignificant and below detectable levels by the human nose. Go from Anaerobic Bacteria to What Causes Bad Breath Go back to Chronic Bad Breath Home page |