- Food:
Such as garlic, onions, and spicy foods, exotic spices (such as curry), some cheeses, fish, and acidic beverages such as coffee can leave a lingering smell.
Most of the time this is short-term. Other foods may get stuck in the teeth, promoting the growth of bacteria, which causes bad breath odor.
- Tobacco Products:
Smoking and chewing tobacco can leave chemicals that remain in the mouth.
- Poor Dental Hygiene:
When a person does not brush or floss regularly, food particles remaining in the mouth can rot and cause bad odors. Poor dental care can lead to a buildup of plaque in the mouth, which causes an odor of its own.
- Health Problems:
Such as: Sinus infections, pneumonia, sore throat (pharyngitis) and other throat infections, thrush, bronchitis, post nasal drip, diabetes, acid reflux, lactose intolerance, and some liver or kidney diseases.
- Dry Mouth "Xerostomia":
Saliva helps moisten and cleanse the mouth, and when the body does not produce enough saliva, bad breath may result.
Dry mouth may be caused by salivary gland problems, connective tissue disorders (Sjögren's syndrome), medications, or breathing through the mouth.
- Mouth Infections:
Cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth may cause bad breath.
- Dentures or Braces:
Food particles not properly cleaned from appliances can rot or cause bacteria and odor.
Loose-fitting dentures may cause sores or infections in the mouth, which can cause bad breath.
- Medications:
Many medications including antihistamines and diuretics can cause dry mouth, which can cause bad breath.
Other medications which may lead to bad breath may include insulin shots, triamterene, and paraldehyde.
- "Morning Breath":
Saliva production nearly stops during sleep, which allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
- Other Causes:
Objects stuck in the nose, alcoholism, and large doses of vitamin supplements.
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Saliva helps moisten and cleanse the mouth, and when the body does not produce enough saliva, bad breath may result.
Dry mouth may be caused by salivary gland problems, connective tissue disorders (Sjögren's syndrome), medications, or breathing through the mouth.
- Mouth Infections:
Cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth may cause bad breath.
- Dentures or Braces:
Food particles not properly cleaned from appliances can rot or cause bacteria and odor.
Loose-fitting dentures may cause sores or infections in the mouth, which can cause bad breath.
- Medications:
Many medications including antihistamines and diuretics can cause dry mouth, which can cause bad breath.
Other medications which may lead to bad breath may include insulin shots, triamterene, and paraldehyde.
- "Morning Breath":
Saliva production nearly stops during sleep, which allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.
- Other Causes:
Objects stuck in the nose, alcoholism, and large doses of vitamin supplements.
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This Article has been Edited By :: World Of Dentistry :: TEAM
For any questions and Suggestions please don't be hesitate to feedback us.
Yours,
:: World Of Dentistry :: TEAM
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