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Simple Answers - What Causes Halitosis (Bad Breath)?

Everyone has had bad breath at least once in their life. It happens. Maybe you ate something, or you forgot to brush your teeth. However, there are people that have chronic bad breath, or halitosis. And sometimes they don’t even know their breath stinks! Friends and family don’t like to bring it up because a persons breath can actually be a very personal topic. So, what really does cause bad breath? Can it be avoided? Knowing a few simple facts can prevent a lot of embarrassment later.

The Causes of Bad Breath

Garlic and onions are well known for making breath stinky. It doesn’t matter how many times you brush your teeth, or suck on mints, the smell takes forever to go away! The reason for this is because after the garlic or onions are ingested, the odor causing agents are circulated through the blood stream. So when a person breaths the air is filtered through the garlic smelling blood thus making their breath smell for hours! So, dispite some of the wonderful flavors of both of these dragon-breath agents, most everyone knows to stay clear of them several hours before going into the public.

Smelly foods can not only flow through the blood, but if left in the mouth after eating, they can cause odor causing bacteria to grow. If the food particles that can be left on the teeth after meals is not brushed clean, the food rots causing bad breath.

About 25% of the population have a problem with “Chronic Bad Breath”. This can actually be a serious issue that is caused by how the body breaks down certain types of bacteria in the mouth. Talking to a doctor about this condition is the best way to find a reasonable solution.

Another odor causing agent would be gum and mouth disease. Getting a dentists appointment would be the best way of finding out a good way of getting rid of those odors.

Small Solutions to Stop Bad Breath.

Since there are several different reasons for bad breath, visiting a doctor and even a dentist would be the best way to discover the main cause for each person. Blood tests can help finding the root problem, and regular dental check-ups and cleanings can help find chronic odor problems. However the case, since Halitosis can be a very serious condition, it is strongly suggested to get a medical evaluation. But while you are waiting for your doctors appointment, there are several things you can do at home to help!

Good habits should be adequate to treat halitosis if one is in a normal state of health. Tobacco smells at least as much as food with pungent aromas, so staying away from all these influences pays off handsomely in terms of clean and fresh breath. Regular brushing and flossing may sound like advice for children, but it is surprising how many adults need regular reminders!

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