Many of us have used the cupped hand breath check for last minute confidence before heading on a date, into a job interview, or before a morning meeting. The smell of our own halitosis can be bitter but it pales into comparisons the results most people see (smell) when they rub their teeth with a finger and take a whiff. Not to visualize too much but the aroma is most associated with a baby’s diaper or the kitchen floor when the dog had an accident – an unpleasant smell indeed.
Gum Disease
One reason your breath and teeth could have a feces smell is because of gum disease. More importantly bacterial plaque has attached to your teeth and worked its way above and below the gums. You may also notice receding or swollen gums. The problem with your gums reacting to the plaque is that they start to loosen the grip on the teeth. These spaces make cleaning your teeth harder and could be contributing to the feces smell that’s appearing. It’s important to have a professional cleaning done regularly for full tooth health and inspection.
Food Stuck In Teeth
When the spaces between your teeth get bigger it creates more room for food to get stuck. This food eventually then starts to rot which could be giving your teeth and breath a bad stink. This also happens with improper dental hygiene and the problem can be very embarrassing and debilitating.
Internal Issues
The truth is the smell could be coming from something more in the digestive system and not the teeth at all. Worms, appendicitis, and intestinal issues could all be leading to feces teeth and breath. Because every case differs it’s extremely important to have your mouth looked at by a professional so call Dr. Mehta today.
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