“What is the cause of my bad breath?”
I am a 34 year old male with very bad breath, even though I brush three times a day. What is the cause of my bad breath?
10 Answers
Start with a professional cleaning. If you have not had one in a while, you are just brushing the calculus on your teeth.
May be sinus or digestive problems, or problems between your teeth. Scrub your tongue gently.
Hello,
Sorry to hear about your breath. Bad breath can be caused by a variety of factors; however, it is most often the combination of bacteria in your mouth. Several hundred different types of bacteria live in your mouth and you could have had something cause a change in the ratios that the live in. It would be best to see a doctor to identify any changes that could have occurred to make this happen to you.
Best of luck to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Sorry to hear about your breath. Bad breath can be caused by a variety of factors; however, it is most often the combination of bacteria in your mouth. Several hundred different types of bacteria live in your mouth and you could have had something cause a change in the ratios that the live in. It would be best to see a doctor to identify any changes that could have occurred to make this happen to you.
Best of luck to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
There can be several causes for bad breath. Some are infection, dry mouth, even tongue related issues. Even the best brushers are often missing hard to reach areas or neglect their tongue. This is definitely an issue to bring up at a dental examination.
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by several factors. If you have not had your teeth professionally cleaned in the last six months it is possible you are developing gum disease (periodontal disease) and may require a special cleaning to remove the bacteria and calculus that causes it. If you have had a cleaning in the last six months and you do not floss, this could be the cause of your bad breath. Brushing your tongue can also help decrease halitosis. If none of these issues are the cause of your issue, you may want to see your primary care physician as some bad breath can be caused by gastric issues.
Hello! That's a great question. What we have to keep in mind is Bad Breath is not just from what happens in the mouth. Let me give you the long version. This is what I would suggest. First, rule out the mouth as the source. Here is the checklist for that: recent cleaning, bad fillings, gum disease, bad crowns or bridges, missing teeth, wisdom teeth, recent infections, healing wounds, mouth ulcers, crooked teeth, and cavities. If everything is a check, doesn't exist, or has been taken care of and you still experience bad breath, be thorough about your hygiene. What I mean to say is, use alternative devices. Brushing more than 1 or 2 daily is not advisable. But use adjunct devices like Waterpik, floss, and mouth wash. Make sure you always brush your tongue. Let's say you have done all of that and you still have bad breath. Certain health conditions can cause you to have bad breath, dry mouth, current medication or supplements, history of sinus infection, diet, and other things.
Hope you find a solution.
Hope you find a solution.
Try not eating garlic and onions, and brush your tongue daily. Use a mouthwash called sonicare. You can purchase it on amazon.
Thank you,
Dr. Soraya
Thank you,
Dr. Soraya
Bad breath or halitosis can have many causes. The most common is bleeding gums. They don’t have to bleed so much that your spit is red. Any bleeding will involve hemoglobins, which contain iron which has a noticeable odor. This odor is nature’s way of telling you something is wrong. Do you floss regularly? Do you use an electric toothbrush? Do you maintain semiannual checkups with professional cleanings?
There could be many causes, for example, what medications you are taking, as some medicines have this side effect. You should see your dentist to discuss where it could be stemming from.
Teeth and gums are only a small part of “bad breath”. Most issues of halitosis primarily original from your lungs and the air you exhale. Gases being excreted from your body go from their source to your blood stream to your lungs for exit. These gases that produce bad breath can come from foods you ate, medications you are taking or bad habits ( smoking, alcohol abuse, etc.). If you are free of periodontal disease and have a healthy dentition then the source of you bad breath is more systemic and related to the products you are placing in your body.
