6 MAJOR REASONS WHY YOU HAVE BAD BREATH

1. Check The Back of Your Tongue

Sure, it just sits there holding your tongue in place most of the time. But the back of your tongue is also the spot where hard-to-reach bacteria tend to congregate. The bacteria in your throat, beneath your tongue and on the back of your tongue break down proteins inside your mouth. When they do, they release sulfur compounds that reek. These include hydrogen sulfide, the same compound that gives rotten eggs and natural gas their strong odor. Another top offender is methanethiol, which is released by paper mills and flatulence, and is also found in many plants and vegetables.

When bacteria gather, they tend to grow. The colonies of bacteria are in competition with neutral or nicer-smelling colonies. Some mouths have more of the offensive-smelling kind than others, and some scientists are looking into products that could kill off the stinky bacterial colonies and preserve the more pleasant ones. Until these products are available to consumers, though, brushing teeth, flossing, and tongue scrapers remain the best way to keep down bad breath-causing bacteria. Mouthwash may be helpful in some cases. You could try sugar-free gums or lozenges too, but be careful—even the sugar-free varieties often come loaded with carbs, which will throw off your weight-loss plan.

Infected sinuses can make your mouth stink.
Colds and Sinus Infections
When your body fights off an infection, you may not have your breath on your mind at first. But that could be the first thing people close to you notice. Colds, sinus infections, and bronchitis are causes of bad breath.

This is trickier than it seems, though. Sometimes your sinuses are clogged without an infection, for instance when you have allergies. Mucus alone does not cause bad breath, as it is odorless. Some people have chronically stuffy noses, though, and this can cause halitosis. If you regularly breathe through your mouth, this dries the mouth out, leaving it free of saliva. And saliva is the mouth's main cleaning agent, so going without it can make your breath smell bad.

Sometimes stinky breath comes from a stomach bacteria.
Ulcer Bacteria
In 80% to 90% of cases of bad breath, the mouth is the problem. Not when it comes to a certain ulcer-causing bacteria, however. One study found that among 18 patients with halitosis (the medical term for bad breath) who were also infected with the H. pylori bacteria, 16 were cured of their bad breath about a month after the bacteria was killed off. Not only that, but the patients were relieved of their other symptoms, such as nausea.


2. TONSIL STONES

Tonsil stones can stink up your throat.
Tonsil Stones
Have you ever found a small white ball coming from the back of your mouth? It's firm, but if you squish it, it gives off a terrible smell. These little white globs are known as tonsil stones. They're made up of hardened bacteria, along with the nutrients that feed these bacteria: namely, dead cells, mucus, and leftover food. Tonsil stones are normal and generally harmless, but they can contribute to bad breath.

As the name suggests, tonsil stones often get lodged along the ridges of your tonsils. They may also form on the back of the tongue, close to the throat. They often break free on their own, but if they're bothering you there's another trick that may work. Try gargling with salt water. If that doesn't work and it continues to be a problem, talk to your dentist about other solutions.

3. BACTERIA

Bacteria love dried fruit, which sticks to your teeth.
Raisins and Other Dried Fruit
Fruit is good for you, right? Well, yes, but dried fruit is loaded with sugar. Whether it is raisins, prunes, dried apricots or anything else, when fruit is dried the water is whisked away, leaving lots of sugar. And guess who besides humans loves sugar? That's right—the bacteria that cause halitosis.

But wait, there's more. Dried fruit is also sticky, and it tends to get stuck in hard-to-reach places within your mouth like between your teeth. All the while it is attracting bacteria. So if you like to snack on dried fruit, try brushing and flossing right afterwards.

The more heartburn you have, the more likely you are to have halitosis as well.
Heartburn and GERD (Acid Reflux)
If you have frequent, persistent heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease may be to blame. This condition, more commonly known as GERD, has also been associated with bad breath. In fact the more heartburn you have, the likelier you are to have bad breath according to one large study. GERD and halitosis are even more strongly linked in people who also wear dentures.
Why does GERD sometimes cause bad breath? Scientists think there could be a few reasons. One is that GERD can cause post-nasal drip, which is known to leave your breath reeking. Another possible reason is that with a malfunctioning esophagus, stomach gases can escape back up the throat, which can certainly be a stinky problem. GERD affects many people, and your doctor can help if this is the cause of your halitosis.

4. DENTAL FILLINGS

Dental fillings can become a popular breeding ground for bacteria.
Fillings and Cracked Teeth
There's a very good chance you have had a cavity. More than 90% of adults have had one, in fact, with the average cavities in an adult mouth being a little over three. Most of those cavities have been drilled and filled, but your oral problems may not end just because the cavity has been treated.
Fillings are like cracked teeth in that they offer a place for halitosis-causing bacteria to hide. They can also obscure tooth decay underneath, which is another popular breeding ground for such bacteria. When your dentures don't fit well, they can cause the same type of problem. Mark it as another good reason to get your regular dental checkup.

5. DRY MOUTH

When your mouth is dry, your mouth loses its main cleaning agent, saliva.
Dry Mouth
We've already covered how dry mouth can leave your breath in terrible shape. Again, this is because saliva cleans the mouth and helps wash away the bacteria that leads to bad breath. But you may not know why your mouth is dry. Here are a few causes of dry mouth:

6. MEDICATIONS

Medications such as blood pressure medicine, painkillers, and antidepressants.
Medical conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome.
Head and neck trauma.
Smoking.
Consider whether one or more of these may be contributing to your dry mouth (known to doctors as xerostomia). If you consider treating your bad breath issues, you can get in touch with us. We use only organic methods that work fast.

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