BAD BREATH CAUSES |
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Bad breath can be caused by a number of
problems. Oral diseases, fermentation of food particles in the mouth,
sinus infections, and unclean dentures can all contribute to mouth
odor. Many non-oral diseases, such as lung infections, kidney
failure, or severe liver disease, can also cause bad breath, though
rarely. Many people think that bad breath can originate in the
stomach or intestines; this is extremely rare. The esophagus is
usually collapsed and closed, and, although a belch may carry odor
up from the stomach, the chance of bad breath being caused from air
continually escaping from the stomach is remote. Cigarette smoke can
cause bad breath, not only in the cigarette smoker, but also in one
who is constantly exposed to second-hand smoke. |
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