What Causes Bad Breath?

Before I started doing some research into what causes bad breath, I used to think that the reason my breath smelt so foul was because of the foods I'd been eating, or maybe I just hadn't given my teeth a good enough brushing.

Whilst there are a small percentage of cases where bad breath is caused by an underlying health problem, an estimated 90% of halitosis is as a result of common bacteria that we all have in our mouths.

But before you rush out and try to find a cure to obliterate these bacteria - stop!

We do actually need these bacteria. In regular amounts they present no problems - it's only when there are excessive levels of them that problems can occur..

So Just Why Do We Need These Bad Breath Bacteria?

These bacteria - which live in between the fibers of our tongues, under our gums, in between our teeth, and in our throats - play an important role in our bodies' digestive processes.

Basically, they're responsible for breaking down the proteins in the foods we eat. And they also help our bodies to digest dead cells in our mouths and diseased oral tissue.

How Do These Bacteria Cause Bad Breath?

When these bacteria come into contact with certain amino acids found in proteins, sulphur compounds are released from the back of our tongues and throats.

Normally you wouldn't notice these sulphur compounds, but if you have large amounts of bacteria then the smells can be pretty unbearable.

And that's hardly surprising given that these sulphur compounds are among those that smell like rotten eggs, sweaty armpits, rotten cabbage and skunk oil - phew!!

Don't Despair - It IS Possible To Keep These Bacteria In Check

Knowing exactly what causes bad breath is the key to overcoming it once and for all.

And the good news is that if you suffer from halitosis, and have done even for a number of years, there are a number of simple steps you can take which can cure bad breath for good and help you regain your confidence.

When I was looking for a bad breath cure for myself, I came across a report online called the Bad Breath Cure Revealed.

It's written by a guy who himself suffered from bad breath for nearly 10 years. In it he identifies these bacteria as the main cause of halitosis, and he talks you step-by-step through some of the things you can do to help keep these bacteria in check.

Of course, you should always consult your own doctor or dentist in the first instance to rule out any medical cause of your halitosis. But if indeed it turns out that these bacteria are what causes bad breath in your own case, you might find the above report helpful.

The testimonials from many delighted former bad breath sufferors suggests that it really can help you cure your problem and look forward to a sweeter smelling mouth - permanently.