Bad breath, also called Halitosis, puts you in embarrassing situations so much so that you may try to avoid social gatherings sometimes. Bad breath is an indicator that something is wrong in the mouth or elsewhere in the body. The good news is that most of the time it can be prevented if you understand what causes it in the first place.

• Poor oral hygiene with lots of plaque around the teeth can be the biggest culprit for causing bad breath.
• Certain foods like garlic, onion and white radish are notorious for bad breath temporarily after eating.
• Left over food particles in the mouth keep collecting if not removed by rinsing after meals and will cause bad breath.
• Smoking produces a strange odor in the mouth called smoker’s breath, a kind that can be felt from a distance.
• Advance stage of gum disease called periodontal disease is well known for causing persistent bad breath.
• Partial dentures or full dentures if not cleaned properly everyday can result in real bad breath.
• Dry mouth can cause bad breath when there is less saliva in the mouth. As saliva keeps the mouth clean by washing away bacteria and leftover food particles.
• Mouth breathing can make the mouth smell bad. This is when you are sleeping with your mouth open, there is less saliva in the mouth and that makes the mouth dry.

If everything is fine in the mouth, check with your physician as some medical problems can cause bad odor in the mouth.

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Disclaimer…All the information given here is strictly for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dental advice or treatment. Please visit your dentist for any dental problem.