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by Anonymous on February 17th, 2009

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My breath smells ALL THE TIME! Even after i brush my teeth. Its so embarrasing and im scared everyone around me noitices but dont wanna say anything. Could i have an infected tooth or something?

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  • by Jennie thanks all of you ABers on February 17th, 2009

    Jennie thanks all of you ABers

    Well here are some of the causes of Bad breath all the time. I highly doubt you have a tooth infection. Do any of your teeth hurt?

    Persistent bad breath can be caused by underlying medical issues, and should not be ignored. Persistent low-grade sinus infections, diabetes, liver disease, gallbladder dysfunction, and allergies are just a few possible medical causes.

    More often the source is anaerobic bacteria, hiding somewhere in your mouth. Anaerobic bacteria thrive and grow in an oxygen-free environment. They are often harbored in the grooves of your tongue and the pockets of your gums. Normal daily dental hygiene can’t get to them.

    Tooth decay and infection can also be the source of bad breath and cause a bad taste in your mouth. Gum disease (periodontal disease) is another common source.

    Mouthwash, breath mints, and chewing gum do not help

    Most mouthwash contains alcohol. Alcohol actually dries your mouth out, creating a more hospitable environment for anaerobic bacteria and making bad breath worse. Breath mints and gum don’t really improve your breath. They only cover or mix with the bad odor, and promote tooth decay. In the long run they contribute to, rather than reducing bad breath.

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    • my teeth are good and clean.now the bacteria that causes bad breath in mouth- how to treat it? my dentist never talked about it? what should i do?
      dylan_zhou@yahoo.com

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      by Dylan_C5487 on June 3rd, 2011

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