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What Causes Bad Breath?
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Bad breath , medically called halitosis , can result from ، poor dental health habits ، and may be
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a sign of other health problems . Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you
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eat and other unhealthy.
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lifestyle habits. How Does What You Eat Affect Breath?
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Basically, all the food eaten begins to be broken down in your mouth . As foods are digested and
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absorbed into the bloodstream they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath.
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If you eat foods with strong odors brushing and flossing--even mouthwash--covers up the odor
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temporarily . The odor will not go away completely ، until the foods have passed through your
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body.
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Why Do Poor Habits Cause Bad Breath?
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If you don't brush, and floss teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes
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bacterial growth between teeth,around the gums,and on the tongue. This causes bad breath.
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Antibacterial mouth rinses can also help reduce bacteria.In addition , odor-causing bacteria and
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food particles can cause bad breath if dentures not properly cleaned.
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are Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products can also cause bad breath, stain teeth, reduce
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your ability to taste foods, and irritate the gums.
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What Health Problems Are Associated With Bad Breath?
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Persistent bad breath ، or a bad taste in the mouth may be warning signs of gum (periodontal)
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disease . Gum disease is caused by ، the buildup of plaque on teeth . The bacteria cause toxins
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to form in the mouth, which irritate the gums. If gum disease continues untreated, it can damage
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the gums and jawbone. Other dental causes of bad breath include poorly fitting dental appliances,
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yeast infections of the mouth, and dental caries.
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The medical condition dry mouth (also called xerostomia) can also cause bad breath . Saliva is
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necessary to moisten and cleanse , the mouth by neutralizing acids produced by plaque and
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washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums & cheeks. If not removed, these
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cells decompose and can cause bad breath. Dry mouth may be caused by the side effects of
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various medications , salivary gland problems, or continuous breathing through the mouth.
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Many other diseases and illnesses may cause bad breath . Here are some to be aware of :
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respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis , chronic sinus infections , postnasal
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drip , diabetes, chronic acid reflux, and liver or kidney problems.
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