Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Causes of Bad Breath

By B. R. Hooper

The Causes of Bad Breath

Have you ever met a person that seemed like they always had bad breath? Most everyone has been friends with or at least known a person that had bad breath every time they opened their mouth, and usually there is a reason for that. There are certain medical conditions, diets, habits, and other issues that can contribute to the various causes of bad breath. However, depending on who you are and what your individual life is like, the different causes of bad breath may or may not apply to you. But in the case that you happen to be the person with the chronically bad breath, investigating the various causes of bad breath as they happen to you can be very helpful.

Your Diet

There is a saying "You become what you eat". In the case of bad breath, it true. Certian foods such as parsley, lettuce and other fresh foods can freshen the breath. Eating foods that aren't properly cooked, or even cleaned can cause bad breath. So in general, it's best to watch what kind of foods you eat.

Your Habits

Setting up a regular daily routine of brushing and flossing can really help prevent bad breath. Food particles can stick to the teeth, gums, and tongue. So if left unbrushed, the warm and wet environment of the mouth can speed up the rotting process of these foods stuck in the mouth. Rotting foods cause odors. So getting rid of the cause of the stink by brushing and flossing will prevent foods from rotting in the mouth! So, setting up that daily routine can really help make your breath as fresh and clean as possible!

The Summary

Since the causes of bad breath are so many, it's good to rule out the simple factors of diet or habit. If you've been careful in those areas and it's still plaguing you, it might be well to get a health professional to help see if they can figure out the cause of the bad breath. No since suffering when it's unnecessary! - 14130

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