Bad Breath Research
Bad breath usually is the result of poor hygiene in care of the teeth and gums. When food is lodged between the teeth and not removed after each meal it causes a combination of stale food and bacteria which not only creates bad breath but also a dangerous gum condition and cavities in the teeth. Brushing the teeth after each meal along with flossing the teeth will clear this up. Also using stimudents (short tooth picks) to massage the gums between the teeth are beneficial in proper tooth care. If you cannot brush teeth after each meal, swishing water between the teeth is a big help. Also, bad breath (halitosis) can be caused from eating food such as onions or garlic, which passes from the blood stream into the lungs and is breathed out. This can only be corrected by not eating such food when expecting to be with a group of people within a few hours of the meal.
A disease can also cause bad breath. Liver failure will cause halitosis. Kidney failure will cause a breath that smells like urine. Also, diabetes and a lung abscess may produce bad breath. Some drugs may be the cause of bad breath.
