What causes bad breath?

Question

I noticed yesterday that someone I knew had really bad breath and its got me a bit worried about it. Is it only garlic and onions that cause it or is there other stuff as well? how much garlic or onion does it take to cause it and is there a way to make it nicer?

Answer 1

It is from bacteria in the mouth or from acid reflux from the stomach.

Brushing the teeth and/or getting help from a doctor for the acid issues are the cures.

Answer 2

Many things cause bad breath. Germs and Bacteria are just one reason. It also depends on the food. Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Milk, and Ketchup are just some. You can 't stop the food from making your breath smell bad, but you can destroy bad breath after eating. Try the Listerine Pocket Packs, or Chewing Gum, or Life Savers and Mint. Did You Know 95% of Bad Breath comes from your Mouth? ( I Think ). That is why it is important to brush your teeth twice a day. Or if you really want nice breath, brush after every meal. And at night, Try these 3 things in order to make a perfect breath; First Floss, then Brush, and last Listerine ( or another Mouth Wash ). That should leave your breath feeling and smelling great!

Answer 3

It's bacteria that feed off food residue left in your mouth into smelly (usually sulfur-containing) compounds. I eat onions and garlic all the time with no breath trouble. That's because I brush my teeth regularly. Keeping a good dental hygiene routine should prevent this: brushing, flossing, getting a check-up and cleaning regularly. And clean your tongue - it's a veritable hotbed for bacteria.

Answer 4

Indigestion and gum disease will cost bad breath. Cut down the in take of such food like onion and garlic.

Answer 5

yes if you have a decaying tooth you will have bad breath poor dental Hygiene causes bsd breath too but im sure you know that Lil

Answer 6

a person can have bad breath even after brushing their teeth and tongue. so suggesting someone brush their teeth wont solve the problem in some cases. i suggest going to a dentist find make sure it's not a serious health problem.

Answer 7

it is bacteria in the mouth, mostly on the tounge

garlic and onion just give of an unpleasent scent
the odor stays on your tongue

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Bacteria forms on the tongue. If you're worried, sitck your tongue out in the mirror and see if it's yellow. If so, mouthwash is in order! Also, brush your tongue when you brush your teeth. :-)

Answer 10

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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