Causes of Bad Breath

Causes of Bad Breath

1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Periodontal (gum) disease
3. Smoking
4. Dry mouth
5. Alcohol
6. Recreational drugs
7. Foods (onions, garlic, coffee, etc…)
8. Dehydration
9. Poor diet
10. Sinus/nasal infection
11. Lung disease
12. Respiratory infection
13. Throat infection
14. Diabetes
15. Heart burn
16. Liver Disease
17. Intestinal infection
18. Poor intestinal Bacteria
19. Acid reflex/GERD
20. Kidney disease

What to do

1. Consult with your doctor to see if you have an undiagnosed medical condition that may be causing bad breath.  Some prescribed medications can cause dry mouth which can lead to bad breath.
2. Book an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist for a dental cleaning.  At this appointment your oral self care and diet can be reviewed.
3. Make life style changes: brush and floss daily, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, be mindful of foods that cause bad breath and drink plenty of water.