9 Common Causes Of Bad Breath

Having persistent bad breath is annoying and embarrassing, and it often doesn’t go away after brushing your teeth or eating mints. Although we all know that garlic or onions can make your breath smell quite unpleasant, plenty other foods and nutrition-related habits might produce the same unwanted result.

If you suffer from diabetes, tonsil infections or stomach issues, for example, you might experience bad breath. Simultaneously, by far not all cases of an unflattering breath are health related, and here are 9 common reasons you might be experiencing bad breath and how to deal with it.

1. Peanut Butter

Nothing can compare to a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich: not only is it packed full of proteins and plant-based fatty acids, it’s also delicious. However, peanut butter has a very sticky consistency, which makes it stick to the gums and the teeth for hours.

At the same time, peanut butter, especially with the addition of jelly, but also on its own, is often very high in sugar, so, by sticking around in your mouth, it provides food for the bacteria and causes dental and gum problems, and a smelly breath. That’s why it is important to brush your teeth after eating any foods that contain peanut butter.

2. A High Protein Diet

Proteins are digested differently to other nutrients, with the body producing ammonia as a side product of the digestive process. Usually, ammonia is converted into urea and excreted from the body through urine.

If we consume too much protein, the body cannot get rid of all the ammonia and it builds up in the body, making our mouth smell like you guessed what, among other things. This unpleasant smell can linger on even after brushing your teeth, but it can be canceled out by eating zinc-rich plant foods, such as pumpkin seeds, spinach and chickpeas.

3. Not Drinking Enough Water

A dehydrated body cannot produce enough saliva, which is essential for the maintenance of a healthy and smell-free mouth cavity, as it envelops the mouth and throat and cleans them. When not enough saliva is produced, be it as a result of dehydration or any other health condition, bacteria start multiplying in your mouth cavity, which often causes bad breath.

If you suspect that your mouth is dry because you’re dehydrated, simply drink more water. In other cases, you will have to address the underlying health condition to regain a fresh breath.

4. Citrus Fruit

Although you might think of lemons and other citrus fruit as broadly antibacterial, some bacteria, particularly the odor-causing kind, thrive in acidic environments. And since most citrus fruit are also rich is sugar, you’re creating the perfect environment for the bacteria in your mouth by eating or drinking too much citrus.

To prevent this from happening, drink less juice containing citrus and rinse your mouth with water after eating citrus fruit.

5. Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can also upset the balance between the good and the bad bacteria in your mouth. Even though an occasional drink will most likely not cause any long-term effects, a large 2018 study conducted in the U.S. found that people who drink regularly have significantly more bad bacteria in their mouth cavity than non-drinkers.

Needless to say, this is dangerous and could not only bad breath, but also chronic infections.

6. Food Stuck in the Mouth

Everyone should floss at least once a day to get rid of the food particles that get stuck between the teeth, but your teeth aren’t the only place in your mouth that can be affected by small and stubborn food particles. Food can get stuck in the tonsils, too, especially after a flu or sore throat when they get inflamed.

The reason for this is that tonsils actually have naturally-occurring crevices called crypts, which usually help the immune system fight off different environmental dangers by increasing the contact surface of the tonsils. At the same time, food can become stuck in these crypts and medical attention is usually necessary to dislodge these food particles.

7. Tomato Sauce

Similarly to citrus fruit, tomatoes are actually quite acidic, which can promote the growth of those bad bacteria and cause a smelly breath. This is especially true about tomato sauces (ketchup, marinara sauce, soups, etc.) and tomato juice that are highly-concentrated and have added vinegar, so they contain a lot more acids than one or two fresh tomatoes.

Another reason why tomato sauce and juice might cause bad breath is because they actually cause acid reflux, which can increase the acidity in your mouth even more. It’s best to sip on some water while eating foods that contain tomato sauce to prevent acid reflux and wash away the acidity.

8. Canned Fish

After eating canned fish, you might experience a fishy smell lingering in your mouth. This is because canned fish varieties contain a lot more trimethylamines compared to fresh fish, as canned fish had plenty of time to oxidize while it was in the tin. These compounds are the culprits behind the fishy smell, and they are difficult to get rid of because they don’t bind well with water on their own.

A splash of lemon juice or vinegar can help them bind with liquids, so add a little lemon to the canned fish and drink some water after eating it to combat the unpleasant smell.

9. Coffee Drinks and Dairy

Researchers at Tel Aviv determined that it’s not coffee per se that causes that unpleasant mouth taste and smell, but rather the milk added to it. In fact, black coffee can have the opposite effect, making your breath fresher. When it is part of a cappuccino or any other drink containing milk, however, it may contribute to the problem, as it dries out the mouth, increasing the likelihood of developing bad breath.

Milk and dairy products, in turn, are known to cause bad breath, as they contain amino acids, which create sulfur when consumed by the bacteria that live in the mouth. Sulfur, as you may know, has a smell of rotten eggs, so it is to blame for the sour taste and smell in your mouth. To get rid of the smell, it's best to brush your teeth, but simply rinse your mouth with water also helps.

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Cavity Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Cavities are the second-most common health issues in many countries, with over 3 million new cases every year, but how can you tell if you have one or if one is developing? Well, luckily for you, the following post reveals 8 indications that you have a cavity.

1. Persistent Toothache and Pain

A toothache or severe pain often signals a developing cavity, especially when the damaged tooth comes into contact with something else. A dentist, says that “pain is often a symptom, and pain can be in the gums below the tooth or in the tooth itself. Sometimes you have a sharp, acute pain or it may be a dull, throbbing pain, and both are signs of a cavity.”
2. Pain When Chewing Food
Dr. says that “if you start chewing on any food and something hurts, it could be because the tooth has a crack in it or because there’s a cavity.” If you feel a sharp, sudden pain after biting into some food, the nerve in your tooth might be infected and in the process of decay. Touching the afflicted area can help you gauge the severity of your pain and whether or not you need to go and see a dentist. If you can’t touch the tooth without shuddering in pain, schedule an immediate appointment with your dentist.

3. Bad Breath or a Bad Taste in Your Mouth

Cavities are basically small, infected holes that develop in teeth, making them an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and a place where food can get stuck. “A cavity is caused by acid and sugar breaking a hole in the enamel, and then bacteria can enter that hole,” explains Dr. “Bacteria can cause odor and leave a bad taste in your mouth.” Bad breath can also be a sign of gum disease, caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth that irritates the gums. If you notice constant bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth, contact a dentist to further evaluate the source of the bacteria.

4. Increased Sensitivity to Temperature

If you’re among the 80% of people over the age of 17 who have had at least one cavity, you might have experienced a strange sensitivity to temperature in the infected tooth. You might have extreme sensitivity to hot or cold liquids and foods, making eating and drinking an unpleasant experience. “Every tooth has a nerve inside it, and it also has blood supply to help the tooth grow and function. When a cavity gets larger and closer to that nerve, it can sense the change in temperature easier,” says Dr.

5. Bleeding When Brushing

Cavities can cause bleeding when brushing due to gum irritation from the damaged nerve. Recurrent bleeding might be a sign of a gum disorder or a symptom of a deep cavity. “If you have a big cavity at the gum line, you might catch food in the cavity and the can cause gum issues,” says Dr.
6. Dark Spots on the Teeth and/or Discoloration
While some cavities appear as abscesses or holes, others look more like spots or stains on the surface of the infected tooth. Brow, black, or white spots are often signs of tooth decay, though they can also be signs of natural stains. If a spot is soft or sticky, it’s likely the symptom of a growing cavity. In some cases, cavities can cause the entire tooth to darken and increase its likelihood of breaking. If you notice discoloration or spots in your teeth, visit a dentist to have the stains evaluated.

7. Pain Due to Changes in Pressure

If you have ever experienced a toothache when taking off on a plane or while deep-water scuba diving, it’s very likely that it’s due to a cavity. Changes in air pressure can irritate the nerve within an infected tooth, causing dull or severe pain. If you feel an unfamiliar pain in these types of situations, have a dentist examine the tooth to catch the cavity before it grows. Filling a cavity during its early stages will prevent the decay from worsening.
8. Swelling in Certain Parts of the Gum
Sometimes, swelling of the gums is an indication that you have a cavity. Dr. Klein says that “if you have a really deep cavity, it makes the nerve sick or die, and that causes an infection in a nerve that causes swelling.” You should visit your dentist if you notice swelling in a specific area of the gums as this might be a sign of a cavity or gum infection.

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