{"id":281,"date":"2022-08-03T22:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2022-08-31T22:04:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T22:04:20","slug":"bad-breath-causes-and-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/03\/bad-breath-causes-and-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Breath: What It Means & What to Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you weren\u2019t aware, August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day\u2014although, every day is a great day to celebrate having fresh and pleasant breath! That said, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the causes of bad breath along with some tips from your dentist<\/a> for keeping your breath fresh and your mouth healthy and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Bad Breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bad breath, which is medically called halitosis, can result from many different things, but one of the most common causes is poor dental health and\/or unhealthy lifestyle habits. Failing to properly clean your mouth will promote bacterial growth between your teeth, around your gums, and even on the surface of your tongue. This can cause bad breath, as can the resulting gingival (gum) inflammation. Smoking and tobacco products can also cause bad breath, among a slew of other oral health problems like stained teeth and gum irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything that you eat also has the potential to cause your breath to stink. When you neglect to regularly brush and floss your teeth, you\u2019re giving food debris the chance to linger inside of your mouth. Many of these tiny particles can cause your breath to stink, especially if you\u2019re consuming notably odorous foods and beverages such as garlic, onions, cheeses, alcohol, soda, and more. Sometimes the odor can remain until the foods have completely passed through the body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, not eating enough food can also make your breath stink\u2014eating encourages your mouth to produce saliva, which goes a long way for your dental health. It helps to rinse unwanted leftovers from your mouth and keep things clean, and also fights cavity-causing bacteria. Dry mouth, no matter the cause, will certainly give your breath an unpleasant odor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Keeping Your Breath Fresh & Your Mouth Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bad breath may be annoying, inconvenient, and troublesome, but it\u2019s also preventable and treatable! Here are some helpful tips for keeping your breath fresh and your mouth healthy and clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n