The doctor named a common cause of bad breath

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Bad breath, or halitosis , is a symptom of pathologies of the oral cavity, and in some cases – internal organs. British dentist-surgeon Vikas Prinja said that bad breath can be caused by the formation of so-called plugs in the tonsils.

Tongiloliths are formed as a result of the interaction of the waste products of pathogenic microorganisms with salts minerals, primarily calcium. This is a calcified substance that accumulates in the recesses of the tonsils, NVL reports.

Dr. Prigna noted that blockages in the tonsils can often be the cause of halitosis. This is confirmed by a study by Brazilian scientists, the report of which was published in the British Dental Journal. When studying the indicators of patients, the researchers found tonsilloliths in 75% of people with bad breath, while in patients without this symptom, tonsilloliths were observed in only 6% of cases.

Doctors note that if the presence of tonsils is not accompanied by bother a person with symptoms, treatment is not required. Otherwise, it is recommended to consult a specialist.