There are many causes that lead to bad breath in the mouth, including common causes such as eating onions, garlic and not brushing your teeth, but some are not expected.
Sometimes bad breath appears in the mouth, due to common causes, such as the presence of bacteria in the mouth or a sore throat, as well as the consumption of certain foods that cause an unpleasant smell, according to the Tebb website. .
In addition to common causes, there are other unforeseen reasons that can lead to bad breath. So what is it?
1- Bacteria under the tongue
Everyone wants to wash their teeth to get rid of bacteria, but what about other areas of the mouth?
The bacteria not only reproduce on the teeth, but can also grow in other hidden areas, such as the lower tongue.
To avoid this problem, it is advisable to rinse the mouthwash with a mouthwash so that it can help clean it completely.
2- Dry
mouth Dry mouth is associated with bad breath, because saliva helps to resist it and, therefore, special attention must be paid to drinking water throughout the day to protect the mouth from dehydration .
It is also possible to chew sugar-free gum, since the chewing process will stimulate the salivary glands, and it is not recommended to take medication without consulting a doctor, as some types of medication can cause lack of salivation.
Too many caffeinated drinks cause a dry mouth.
3- Infection with certain diseases in
addition to infections of the throat, tonsils and other respiratory diseases which cause bad breath, there are other diseases which lead to the same result, such as diabetes, lactose intolerance, stomach ulcers and esophageal reflux.
4- Follow the keto diet
The Keto Diet is one of the most popular diets of recent years, which depend on the avoidance of carbohydrates and the increase of proteins, so that the body begins to burn fat for energy.
This process causes the release of ketones, which cause bad breath.
5- Eat dried fruits Dried fruits
contain a large proportion of sugars, which are an ideal food for bacteria, especially when they are trapped between the teeth.
In general, excessive consumption of sugars leads to an unpleasant odor in the mouth.
6- Sensation of tension L '
In addition, an unpleasant odor in the mouth can appear with tension and anxiety, causing a dry mouth and a decrease in salivation.
7- Acidic foods
Eating acidic foods constantly causes weak enamel, which increases the chances of bacteria growing in the teeth, and therefore the appearance of bad breath in the mouth.
Foods that contain a high percentage of fat will cause an unpleasant odor, due to the difficulty in digesting it.
8- Birth control
pills Birth control pills change the way the body treats bacteria, causing them to proliferate in the mouth and causing an unpleasant odor.
In addition, these pills reduce the secretion of saliva and cause dry mouth.
9- Obesity
increases the possibility of developing an unpleasant odor in the mouth with weight gain, because obesity causes a hormonal imbalance.
In addition, people with obesity are used to eating many sugars and fats, which are foods that cause bad breath in the mouth.
