What Are the Causes of Bad Breath
Most people experience bad breath at some time or another — often upon waking up or after eating certain foods. That’s because eating, drinking, oral hygiene and sleep all influence the bacteria that cause bad breath.
The causes of bad breath can be caused by some digestive and metabolic disorders but the major cause of bad breath is bacteria in your mouth.
Bacteria breed in warm, wet places like your mouth. And the food you consume provides food for them as well. As they break down this food, bacteria produce several sulfur compounds that are major components of bad breath.
Your tongue, with its millions of tiny grooves and crevices, provides an excellent place for bacteria to hide. Saliva usually helps to wash away these bacteria, but because salvia production slows down as you sleep, bacteria have a chance to build up during that time and create the odorous compounds that lead to "morning mouth."
How Do You Get Rid of Bad Breath?
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