Bad breath, or halitosis is a problem that plagues 1 in 3 people around the world. It brings with it embarrassment, and shame and in some cases social ostracising and can be a difficult problem. Some people also have Halitophobia, which is the fear of having bad breath. There are many common bad breath causes, with 80 – 90 % originating from the mouth, and there are also some easy to use remedies that anyone can use immediately.

Commonly, the most fundamental bad breath causes are anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grows in environments that are lacking in oxygen) that lives in the mouth. It is the waste products that are produced by the bacteria in the mouth, which are sulphur compounds and it is this unsavoury waste product that is generally at the root cause of most bed breath problems.

Dentists categorise these compounds as “volatile sulfur compounds” (VSC’s). This is an extremely volatile compounds which evaporate instantly, which is why the smell is so sudden. There are other waste products that can also produce their own offensive smell including:

Cadaverine – the smell associated with corpses.

Putrescine – the fouled odour you smell with rotting meat.

Skatole – the smell of human faecal matter.

Isovaleric Acid – the smell you get from sweaty feet.

Most of the time these compounds are not detected by others as they are at such low levels. It is when the balance between all the different species of bacteria is lost that the quality of a person’s breath suffers. There are a lot of bad breath causes and remedies, but here are a few of the more common ones:

Food particles in the mouth – Food that collects between the teeth has two detrimental effects. Firstly, bacteria in the mouth feed off the food particles in the mouth, producing waste that smells bad. Secondly, food that is left lodged between the teeth can start to rot, also causing an offensive smell. The best remedy for both these scenarios is to floss after every meal. Also, to restore the pH balance in the mouth. In order to stop bacteria from reproducing you can brush first with baking soda, and then toothpaste . This is a lot more effective than mouthwash as the alcohol in most mouthwash also helps the bacteria to grow, and have measurable effect on the cause of bad breath.

Tooth decay – Decaying teeth is what bacteria love to feed on, make sure that you get your teeth and gums checked regularly.

Smoking – Nicotine and tar have one effect in the mouth and that is to cause bad breath. Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco. These products stay in the mouth and cause very bad breath, as well as it will stimulate tooth decay.

Severe dieting – It is not commonly known that this will cause bad breath, even though were are aware of other problems that can happen from severe dieting. A foul odour is called ketoacidosis and is caused due to prolonged starvation. What we eat plays an important part in our mouth smell. Garlic and onion are well known factors, however there is also a correlation between bad breath and protein as some people are allergic to certain proteins. Bacteria also love to feast on proteins.

Finally, there is a connection between the amount of coating on a person’s tongue and the number of anaerobic bacteria. And, when the number of bacteria is reduced on the tongue, the better a person’s breath will smell. So, a simple and effective remedy for getting rid of bad breath is to ensure that you always clean the tongue when you brush your teeth.

Following these simple causes and remedies of bad breath will help to give you a fresher breath and to feel much less embarrassed about your breath when you are near other people. If you think you have halitosis, or if you are a sufferer,then go to your dentist or doctor for further help. In the meantime we would recommend you download the Bad Breath Report to discover a personalized cure for you, simply CLICK HERE to cure your bad breath today!

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