KissMeGoodnight
eRomance Series:
My Breath Stinks:
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath...NOW!
( 15 pages )
What
Causes Bad Breath?
Pharyngitis
This
is an inflammation in the area at the back of the mouth known
as the Pharynx as usually occurs because of a virus.
This
is the same area where you begin to feel a slight “scratchiness”
at the onset of a cold or flu. The bacteria involved can
lead to more serious streptococcus, commonly known as “strep
throat.” If it progresses it can be highly contagious and
because it is bacterial it will produce bad breath.
Poor
dental hygiene
We
have discussed some of the leading causes of bad breath,
but nothing matches poor dental hygiene as a leading cause
of bad breath.
Lack
of brushing, flossing and regular checkups are the most important
weapon for ridding oneself of bad breath and preventing more
serious conditions from developing.
Sinusitis
This
is an inflammation of the sinuses, with or without pus and
can carry along with it not only bad breath but a terrible
taste in the mouth.
Tobacco
(smoking)
Tobacco
smoking encourages growth of bacteria by drying the mouth.
As we discussed previously, dry mouth is one of the leading
causes of bad breath.
Zenker's
diverticulum
This
is not a “common” cause, but does exist and can be very serious
if not treated. It involves the perforation of the esophageal
mucous membrane and does cause bad breath.
 
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