Poor dental hygiene: When you don't thoroughly clean your teeth, gums, and tongue each day,
bad breath may result from remaining bits of rotting food and the growth of bacteria in your mouth.
However, there are certain hormonal triggers in women (such as birth control pills, pregnancy and the menstrual cycle) that can cause mouth dryness which can lead to a higher prevalence of
bad breath.
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This needs to be coupled with healthy oral hygiene practices and dietary habits will take care of the
bad breath issue.
Bad breath is caused when certain bacteria break down and release stinky sulphur compounds
Smoking can not only affect the tissue in your mouth, but it also is a well-known cause of
bad breath and teeth staining.
"Smoking increases your risk of gum disease, which is another potential cause of
bad breath, not to mention the significant general health risks of tobacco."
But now at least you've got an excuse when someone complains to you that you've got
bad breath. Just say, sorry, it's in my genes.
But there are ways to stop
bad breath in its tracks - and more than brushing your teeth twice a day.
Bad breath is not just a socially unpleasant trait in dogs--it can indicate a health problem.
If your cat has
bad breath and is drooling, pawing at the mouth, or avoiding eating or drinking, you should be concerned about a problem in the mouth.
by Dr Puneet Soratur Say goodbye to
bad breath by improving your oral hygiene.
