{"id":2509,"date":"2017-01-17T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T23:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2017-06-22T06:27:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T10:27:25","slug":"bad-breath-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/bad-breath-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Possible Reasons Why You Always Have Dragon Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you chow down on a garlic-heavy pasta dinner, you can expect your breath to take a hit. Certain types of food will do it to you every time. But if you\u2019re dealing with halitosis on an ongoing basis, it may have more to do with your daily habits than an obsession with Olive Garden breadsticks. One or more of the following common culprits could be to blame.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Your Oral Hygiene Habits Are Lacking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We hate to break it to you, but if your idea of oral hygiene is brushing your teeth for 15 seconds before passing out for the night, then you\u2019ve <em>got<\/em> to step up your game. \u201cThe number one reason for bad breath is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=tootbrush\" target=\"_blank\">brushing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/desert-essence-tea-tree-oil-dental-floss-50-yards-food-storage\/ds-1005\" target=\"_blank\">flossing<\/a> regularly,\u201d says <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rsfdentist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Dean<\/a>, D.D.S., a dentist in San Diego.<\/p>\n<p>When you skip out on those two activities, debris from food builds up between your teeth and turns into plaque. Plaque then turns into tartar\u2014a hard material that sticks to the sides of your teeth and can only be removed by dental tools. Tartar (or \u201ccalculus\u201d) harbors a lot of bacteria, which create a sulfur compound that causes the stink, explains Dean. (Sulfur smells <em>just<\/em> like rotten eggs.)<\/p>\n<p>So, make it your mission to brush and floss at least twice a day. Dean recommends brushing for two minutes each time (use a timer if you&#8217;re used to really skimping). You should also clean your tongue\u2014with a tongue scraper or a separate toothbrush\u2014on a regular basis, since it can become coated in bacteria as food breaks down, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersondentalclinics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leslie Renee Townsend<\/a>, D.D.S., a dentist in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s important to visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning to get rid of tartar buildup, says Townsend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/oral-care\/N-8ph\" target=\"_blank\">Find natural products to help keep your teeth squeaky clean<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> You Have A Big Fat Cavity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While a small cavity probably won\u2019t cause bad breath issues, a real doozy most certainly could, says Dean. Bacteria lead to bad breath, and a cavity is caused by bacterial activity in your mouth. When you have a big ol\u2019 hole in one of your pearly whites, food can get lodged in there, feeding the bacteria and producing a foul odor. Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but that\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial you schedule twice-yearly dental appointments and brush and floss daily.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Your Sweet Tooth Is Out Of Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Dessert might be your favorite meal of the day (we\u2019re right there with you), but those sweet treats could be to blame for some stank. That\u2019s because bacteria thrive on sugar, says Townsend\u2014and as you now know, bacteria buildup creates the sulfur byproduct responsible for many cases of stinky breath.<\/p>\n<p>Nosh on an apple instead (we know, easier said than done), since crunchy fiber-rich foods like apples, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search\/snacks\/N-cp98h4?search=nuts\" target=\"_blank\">nuts<\/a>, and leafy greens can help to break down the sulfur. \u201cThe chewing process actually cleans your teeth as you eat,\u201d says Townsend.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> You\u2019re A Java Junkie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Put down that morning latte for a sec. \u201cCoffee has an effect on your saliva count,\u201d says Dean. \u201cLower levels of saliva mean a dehydrated and potentially smelly mouth.\u201d Saliva works to remove food in your mouth\u2014and in between your teeth\u2014so the less you have, the more stink-producing buildup you can expect.<\/p>\n<p>The good news: Your parched mouth will typically suffer only until the coffee is out of your system, says Dean. (FYI: Booze also has a similar dehydrating effect, says Townsend.) Both Dean and Townsend recommend upping your water intake to help keep your saliva flowing and to flush food particles out of your mouth.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> You\u2019re On Meds <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some medications identify dry mouth (\u201cxerostomia,\u201d if you\u2019re fancy) as a side effect. Anti-anxiety meds and antidepressants are two common types of meds that can cause dry mouth, says Dean.<\/p>\n<p>What you can do: Guzzle more H2O and suck on sugar-free xylitol mints to help kick your salivary glands into action. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/xylitol-75-packets\/vs-2347\" target=\"_blank\">Xylitol<\/a> is a sugar-free sweetener that offers a similar sweet taste without the potentially teeth-damaging effects of sugar.) If dry mouth is really bothering you, consult with your physician to see if you can try a different medication that doesn\u2019t have this side effect, says Dean. Oh, and if you\u2019re going to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search\/snacks\/N-cp98h4?search=nuts\" target=\"_blank\">mouthwash<\/a>, reach for one without alcohol (see above).<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> You Have Gum Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>According to a study published in the<em> <a href=\"http:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0022034512457373\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Dental Research<\/a>,<\/em> close to 65 million American adults have gingivitis, which is marked by swollen, red, and even bleeding gums.<\/p>\n<p>You guessed it: Gum disease and bad breath go hand in hand. The longer bacteria-harboring tartar is stuck to your teeth, the higher the chances it causes damage, like gum disease, says Dean.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to manage gum disease is by\u2014wait for it\u2014nailing your oral health routine. That might include dropping in to your dentist\u2019s office more frequently. \u201cDepending on your issues, you may need to visit your dentist every two to four months and get cleanings every three months,\u201d says Dean.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> You Have Acid Reflux<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Plagued with heartburn <em>and<\/em> dragon breath? If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), your breath may suffer, too. When you have acid reflux, broken-down food particles come back up towards the throat, which can result in foul odor, says Townsend, who explains that GERD can also strip your tooth enamel and lead to decay. Eep.<\/p>\n<p>See a GI doc to help get the condition under control and your breath should benefit as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion-super-foods\/N-8h6\" target=\"_blank\">Check out supplements to support a healthy digestive system.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you chow down on a garlic-heavy pasta dinner, you can expect your breath to take a hit. Certain types of food will do it to you every time. But if you\u2019re dealing with halitosis on an ongoing basis, it may have more to do with your daily habits than an obsession with Olive Garden<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/bad-breath-causes\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 Possible Reasons Why You Always Have Dragon Breath<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":2537,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Possible Reasons Why You Always Have Dragon Breath | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When you chow down on a garlic-heavy pasta dinner, you can expect your breath to take a hit. 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