Can Sinus Problems be a Cause of Bad Breath?

This year, sinusitis has been a major health issue that people across North America have faced. It’s been a resistant virus, causing long-lasting cold symptoms. I know what you’re thinking; you’ve stumbled across a dental blog and yet, we’re discussing issues related to the common cold. Well, sinusitis has a greater impact on your oral health than you might think. It actually causes bad breath.

Sinusitis results in the overproduction of mucus in the sinuses, causing post nasal drip as the sinuses drain into the back of the throat and the tongue. Sinusitis doesn’t just occur when colds persist; it can also result from allergies and other environmental irritants.

One of the most important prevention methods of bad breath due to sinus drainage is to see a doctor regularly. A doctor can provide solutions to ongoing problems caused by allergies or recommendations to cope with post nasal drip from a cold. Sinus irrigation is another method to help all irritants and mucus from the system and this can be done at home.

Remember, your overall health and your oral health are closely linked – so if you ignore one you may have negative repercussions with the other; and bad breath is just not one issue that anyone wants to face!

Via: EZine Articles

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Tags: bad breath, colds and bad breath, oral health, preventing bad breath, sinus problems, ToothSavers

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