Bad Breath Between Teeth






Why do I still have bad breath after brushing my teeth?

Poor dental hygiene. If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colorless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth. If not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis).

Can a bad tooth make your breath smell?

Bad breath is caused by bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth. These bacteria tend to harbour in the areas that cannot be reached by tooth brushing. Tooth decay leads to accumulation of dental plaque in the cavity. The tooth decay may spread to the pulp, cause pulp death and emit foul odour.

Why does my breath smell like mothballs?

Mothball breath may be caused by bacteria in the mouth. These sulphur-producing bacteria thrive on food particles and sloughed mouth cells. As they digest these food items they produce volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) which can smell like mothballs. This can cause the breath to smell like mothballs.

Does salt water help bad breath?

Rinse your mouth with a teaspoon of salt dissolved in warm water after flossing. Salt has mild antiseptic properties, helping to kill bacteria that cause bad breath.

Does a tooth infection make your breath smell?


When your teeth have decayed, it's not uncommon for the decay to produce an odor -- bad breath. Dental Abscess -- When a cavity is left untreated, a dental abscess can form around it. This pocket of pus contains bacteria that causes bad breath.

How do you fix really bad breath?

Brush teeth twice a day. Floss daily. Brush or scrape your tongue. Use a mouth rinse. Visit your dentist. Quit smoking and avoid tobacco products. Wet your whistle. Eat a piece of sugarless candy or chew sugarless gum.

What does ketosis breath smell like?

It's actually a common side effect. Many people on ketogenic diets and similar diets, such as the Atkins diet, report that their breath takes on a fruity smell. This is caused by elevated ketone levels. The specific culprit is acetone, a ketone that exits the body in your urine and breath ( 4 ).





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