Bad breath often affects personal relationships and self-confidence. It is not just a lack of dental hygiene, but can also be a sign of many other health problems in the body. The main causes are:
Poor oral hygiene: If you do not brush your teeth properly, food debris remains between the teeth and bacteria grow. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria are the main cause of bad breath. Not cleaning the white coating on the tongue can also cause bad breath.
Dry Mouth: Saliva is essential to clean the mouth. Bad breath occurs in the morning due to reduced saliva production during sleep. Dry mouth due to reduced water intake or the use of certain medications causes bacteria to multiply.
Diet and intoxication: If you eat onions, garlic, and some spices, they mix with the blood and are then released through the breath. Smoking and drinking also dry out the mouth and can cause gum disease, which can increase bad breath.
Gum disease and tooth decay: Tooth decay, tooth decay, and bleeding gums can all cause bad breath. Untreated infections can lead to bad breath.
Other health problems: People with chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis, indigestion (Acidity/GERD), diabetes, and kidney or liver problems can also have bad breath.