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Foods that lead to bad breath
Bad breath or halitosis as it is medically termed is caused by many factors, one of which is the food you eat. Mouth Saliva has enzymes which interact with food to give off mouth odor. It also picks up the odor from food after a couple of hours from which it’s eaten. These results in a bad smell emanating from a person’s mouth when they speak and it can be a very embarrassing problem. Not only is the person suffering from bad breath having difficulties as a result of this issue, it is also disturbing to the people around the,
Reasons for bad breath
Bad breath, also known as ‘halitosis’, can occur from time to time, and can also be long-lasting, depending on the cause.
Bad breath such as ‘morning mouth’ is considered normal, and there is no major cause for health concerns. ‘Morning mouth’ condition can be attributed to changes in our mouth during our sleep. During day time, our saliva acts as the agent that washes away decaying food and bad odors.
