There are instruments that are used in the hospital for diagnosis. When someone comes to the hospital with complaints, we subject the person to some tests and we use a halimeter, which is the volatile sulphur compound monitor. Apart from that, there are some other tests that can be done for those that are largely academic but when they come to the hospital, diagnosis will be made.Management is a holistic thing. You look at the individual specifically.
The most important thing is that we are able to remove these food particles that micro-organisms might act on, especially overnight. So, it is advisable to brush properly morning and night with fluoride-containing toothpaste and a toothbrush, medium and neck bristle brush, using the proper technique. How to know the proper technique also depends on you if you visit the dentist regularly because they usually demonstrate the techniques.
Again, majority of these micro-organisms that break down these food substances are usually on the tongue. The surface of the tongue looks like a towel or velvet material. Micro-organisms will always hide there. So, when one brushes, it is also good to clean the tongue. Apart from using a tongue cleaner, many people don’t even know that the back of their tooth brushes are normally used. If you check the back of a good toothbrush, you will find out that they are usually rough.
Again, most good toothbrushes are colour-coded. When the colour starts fading away, it’s time to change the toothbrush but many people don’t know this too.Yes, there are some that are common. If you notice, I have repeatedly used the word proteinaceous. But there are other diets that contain some sulphur compounds like garlic, ginger, raw onions and so on. What we advocate most times is that if you want to use garlic, you could just swallow rather than chew.
We are all social beings, we all love to be appreciated but when people start despising you because bad odour is oozing out of your mouth, it reduces your self-esteem. Health is actually a state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of an infirmity. If one is not accepted socially, it’s an ailment. It’s a disease.All rights reserved.