The Culprits of Having Bad Breath

http://www.breezecare.com.au Let's first define bad breath; it is scientifically called "halitosis", it is the bad odor or smell of the mouth, which occurs occasionally or may also be chronic, usually caused by the food we eat, poor oral health/hygiene, or... More

http://www.breezecare.com.au Let's first define bad breath; it is scientifically called "halitosis", it is the bad odor or smell of the mouth, which occurs occasionally or may also be chronic, usually caused by the food we eat, poor oral health/hygiene, or if you have medical conditions, and other factors. So who are the usual suspects? 1. The Food We Eat - is the main source of bad smells coming out of our mouths. Foods like garlic, onions, other spicy foods, curry or other exotic spices, some cheeses, seafood, coffee and other acidic beverages leave a lasting smell. In most of these cases, the effect is short term, but there may be some food leftover between the teeth that breeds bacteria which is where the odor comes from. Low "Carb" diets may also trigger "ketone breath", these types of diets force the body to use fat as its source of energy. The by-product of producing this energy is the ketones, which is the reason for a fruity and acetone-smelling breath. 2. Smoking / Chewing An Less