condition. It may be caused by foods a person eats, poor oral hygiene, medical conditions, or other factors. It could also be defined as the presence of a foul-smelling odor that seems to come from the mouth cavity. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, in more than 90% of cases, the odor originates in the mouth, throat, and tonsils. Although this is something everyone experiences at one time or another, if your case does not improve after brushing, flossing, and rinsing the mouth with an alcohol free mouthwash, it may be chronic.
Causes Of Mouth Odor
1. FOOD: Food is a primary source of bad
odors that come from the mouth. Some foods, such as garlic, onions,
spicy foods, exotic spices (such as curry), some cheeses, fish, Meats
and acidic beverages such as coffee can leave a lingering smell. Most of
the time the odor is for a short while. Other foods may get stuck in
the teeth, promoting the growth of bacteria, which causes bad breath
odor.
2. POOR HYGIENE : When a person does not brush regularly, food particles remaining in the mouth can rot and cause bad odors.
3. HEALTH ISSUES: pneumonia, sore throat
and other throat infections, tonsil stones ,thrush, diabetes, acid
reflux, lactose intolerance, other stomach problems, and some liver
diseases or kidney diseases may be associated with bad breath.
4. MORNING BREATH: Bad breath in the
morning is very common. Saliva production nearly stops during sleep,
allowing bacteria to grow, causing bad breath or mouth odor. Most people
experience foul breath in the morning due to lack of saliva production
while they sleep.
5. PREGNANCY: Being pregnant in itself
does not cause bad breath, but the nausea and morning sickness common
during pregnancy may cause bad breath. In addition, hormonal change,
dehydration, and eating different foods due to cravings may also
contribute to bad breath during pregnancy.
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