It’s a little known fact, but the number 1 cause of bad breath is bacteria that we all have – and need – in our mouths.



Although serious medical conditions such as diabetes can cause halitosis, they only account for an extremely small percentage of cases. Instead, over 90% of all bad breath cases are caused by these common bacteria.



However, despite such weighty statistics, it is possible to beat the bacteria that causes bad breath – permanently!




In this article we’ll look at the purpose of these bacteria, how and when they can cause our mouths to smell, and how to tackle them for good.



So Just Why Do We Need These Bacteria Anyway?


Despite their sinister-sounding nature, these bacteria actually have a very important role to play in your body’s digestive processes.



In particular, they are responsible for breaking down the protein in the foods you eat, as well as helping your body to digest dead cells in the mouth and diseased oral tissue.



They live mainly in between the fibre-like brushes of your tongue, as well as in your throat, under your gums and in the spaces between your teeth.



A key feature of these bacteria is that they are anaerobic – meaning that they survive – and thrive – without oxygen.



But How Exactly Do These Bacteria Cause Your Mouth To Smell Foul?


When these bacteria come into contact with certain amino acids found in proteins, sulphur compounds (known as Volatile Sulphur Compounds) are released from your mouth and throat.



When the bacteria are present in normal amounts, the smell given off by these sulphur compounds is usually unnoticeable.



However, if you have excessively large amounts of bacteria the smell can quickly become rancid and rotten and your mouth unfortunately begins to resemble the inside of a sewer!



Why Do Some People Have More Bacteria Than Others?


There are certain factors that can aggravate the bacteria that causes bad breath and cause them to multiply to levels that can cause halitosis.



For example, what you eat and drink can have a really big impact on the freshness of your mouth, as can the way you brush your teeth. Cigarettes and alcohol are also big no-no’s as they can dehydrate you and dry your mouth out, creating exactly the type of environment these bacteria flourish in.



If you’re interested in learning more, this comprehensive report we’ve found online looks at all the different factors that can stimulate these bacteria, as well as offering helpful advice and tips on some very simple steps you can take to cure your bad breath forever in just a matter of days.

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