Most people believe bad breath is caused by eating or drinking consumables that are especially odorous. Bad breath is breath that has an unpleasant odor. It’s also known as halitosis. Bad breath is caused by volatile sulfur compounds in your mouth. Foods and drinks, such as garlic, onions, cheese, orange juice, and soda can also cause bad breath. Millions of bacteria live in the mouth, particularly on the back of the tongue.

In many people, they are the primary causes of bad breath. Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products can also cause bad breath, stain teeth, reduce your ability to taste foods .Poor oral hygiene leads to bad breath because when you leave food particles in your mouth, these pieces of food can rot and start to smell. Maintaining proper oral health can help reduce or eliminate bad breath.

Gum disease caused by plaque and tartar can also cause bad breath. A bad stomach can also cause bad breath. The medical condition dry mouth which is also called xerostomia can also cause bad breath.

Diseases Diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver or kidney disease, lactose intolerance etc can also cause Bad breath. Dirty dentures, false teeth and other fixed appliances in the mouth may also responsible for causing bad breath.