The causes of bad breath ...
The smell we associate with bad breath and halitosis is produced by sulphur producing bacteria. These can flourish for a number of different reasons.
The problem can be brought about by many factors, these include the following:
Coffee and Dehydration can be a Factor
Medication can be a Factor
- a reduced salivary flow
- stress
- sinus infections
- diet and dehydration
- gum disease
- dental decay
- a side effect of medications
- a side effect of underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease
85% of the time the problem originates somewhere in the mouth, so dental science has always been in the forefront of the battle against halitosis.