Many people experience severe lack of confidence when talking to close friends or colleagues due to bad breath. Bad breath that does not go away no matter how much you brush can affect a person’s personality and social life. Scientifically called halitosis, this condition is not only caused by not keeping the mouth clean, but also by some other health problems inside the body. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind bad breath:<\/p>\n
Bad bacteria in the mouth and lack of saliva (Dry Mouth): 80 percent of the cause of bad breath is hidden inside the mouth. When our mouth is dry (Dry mouth or Xerostomia), bad breath becomes pungent. Saliva has the natural ability to cleanse the mouth and kill bacteria. However, due to the decrease in saliva production during sleep, bad breath occurs when we wake up in the morning. During this time, anaerobic bacteria in the mouth break down food debris and release volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). This is the cause of bad breath.<\/p>\n
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