January 5th, 2007
While Bad Breath or Halitosis may sometimes be caused by poor oral hygiene, there may also be other underlying causes which contribute to Bad Breath and are often difficult to treat, despite all efforts to follow a healthy mouth and teeth cleaning routine.
This can cause great distress and even result in problems with relationships and difficulties in the workplace.
What causes Halitosis or Bad Breath?
There are a number of causes of Bad Breath, including:
Poor oral hygiene
Gum Disease (e.g. gum boils, abscesses, spongy gums, gingivitis)
Multiplication of odor-causing bacteria in the mouth and digestive tract
Candidiasis
Chronic sinus infection
Certain medications (especially those that cause dry mouth as a side effect)
Smoking
Some foods can cause Bad Breath (Garlic, onions, anchovies, high protein diet)
Poor digestion and Sluggish Liver
Constipation
How …
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