Causes of Bad Breath

Posted by on Sep 20, 2016 in News | Comments Off on 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.