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Five Potential Causes for Bad Breath That Might Surprise You

July 22, 2020

Five Potential Causes for Bad Breath That Might Surprise You

No one wants to deal with bad breath but often people have it with no idea why they have it. They might assume that it is caused by nothing more than what they ate. While it is true that what you eat has a big effect on your breath, it is not the only thing that can cause bad breath. If you consistently have bad breath, call California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 for a deep dental cleaning and to find out what the problem is. Otherwise, read on to learn about common causes of bad breath.

  1. Acid Reflux
  2. Many people with acid reflux do not know they have it, and those who do often do not realize that it can cause bad breath. The truth is that acid reflux is something that more than seven million people in the United States deal with. Also known as GERD, this condition causes acid to rise from within your digestive system and can cause bad odors.

  3.  Sinus Issues Such as Post-Nasal Drip
  4. If you have allergies or other nasal infections, this can lead to bad breath. Think of it this way: sinus issues involve unpleasant things coming from your nose. In many cases, that will also involve dripping downs the back of your throat. It is easy to see how this could lead to bad breath. The solution to this is to talk to your doctor and get your sinus issues treated and under control.

  5. Internal Disease
  6. Some chronic diseases people deal with can actually be a source of bad breath. For example, a person with diabetes has issues breaking down sugar. As a result, their bodies use fat and ketones are released. These ketones can cause bad breath. Liver disease is another example of disease that can lead to bad breath.

  7. Unaddressed Dental Issues
  8. Of course, not brushing and flossing regularly can cause bad breath but you already know that. However, you might not know that other dental issues can cause bad breath too. This list includes impacted teeth, broken fillings that need to be replaced, or cavities. These are all unhealthy conditions and if they are present in your mouth, they could cause bad breath.

  9. Gum Disease
  10. You might think that gum disease should fall under the category of “unaddressed dental issues” but we put it an another category because it involves not just the teeth but the gums. Many people believe that if they brush and floss regularly, they cannot get gum disease. This is false. It can also be caused by heredity, infection, and other issues.

If you have bad breath that you cannot seem to get rid of, then it is important you contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to talk to a dentist. We can work to find the root cause of the bad breath and treat that issue so that you can say goodbye to bad breath for good.

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