Monday, December 29, 2008

Bad Breath Causes

We all have to deal with certain things in our life. One of the worst things that we try to be rid of and to understand is bad breath.

Bad breath is caused by bacteria that grows in our mouth. This bacteria produces an odor that smells just like rotten eggs. When you forget to brush and floss your teeth the bacteria will grow on the pieces of food that are left behind in your mouth and stuck between your teeth. It is the sulfur compounds that are released from the bacteria that causes bad breath.

Improper hygiene isn’t the only thing that can cause this problem. Certain foods that you eat have a tendency to cause our breath to go from bad to worse. The first two foods that are common for causing bad breath are onions and garlic. Which is why your partner will beg you to never eat them when they are around.

When you eat these foods the oils that are in them are carried to the lungs and pushed out through the mouth. Another large factor of bad breath is smoking.

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