Why My Breath Smells?

Bad breath is also known as halitosis. Odour can come from the mouth, teeth, or as a result of an underlying health problem. Bad breath odour can be a temporary problem or a chronic condition.

There is few conditions which help halitosis to appear:

Poor Dental Hygiene

Bacteria breaks down food particles trapped in the teeth or mouth. The combination of the bacteria and decaying food in your mouth produces an unpleasant odour. Brushing and flossing regularly removes trapped food before it decays.

Tooth cavities                                                                                                                        

Food can get trapped in the cavities which will be difficult to clean which lead for bed breath.

Strong and smelly Foods and drinks

When you eat onions, garlic, or other foods with strong odours, your stomach absorbs oils from the foods during digestion. These oils pass into your bloodstream and travel to your lungs. This produces an odour that others can notice in your breath for up to 72 hours. Also drinking alcohol was linked to increased rates of halitosis

Smoking

Smoking cigarettes or cigars causes a bad odour and dries out your mouth, which can make your breath odour even worse.

Dry Mouth and medication                                                                                                

certain medication can cause side effects that include dry mouth. Saliva helps keep your mouth clean and reduces odour.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease happens when you don’t remove plaque promptly from teeth. Food, bacteria, and dental plaque can collect in the pockets, causing a strong odor.

Sinus, Mouth, or Throat Conditions

Halitosis may occur if you have:

• a sinus infection
• postnasal drainage
• chronic bronchitis
• an infection in your upper or lower respiratory system

Diseases

Unusual breath odour can be a symptom of some diseases, including kidney disease, diabetes, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder.