What Causes Bad Breath Anyway? by Thuvarakan Tharmalingam

How Do They Cause Bad Breath?

Through normal living

process, these bacteria produce waste products in your

mouth. The most common of these are volatile sulfur

compounds with very unpleasant odor. These compounds are

referred to as "volatile" because they readily evaporate

when exposed to air under normal temperatures. This

volatility of these compounds can offend those around you

very quickly.

While these volatile sulfur compounds are principal factor

of bad breath cause, the anaerobic bacteria produce numerous

other compounds that also have such offensive odors. They

include:

* Cadaverine - creates the smell associated with corpses

* Putrescine - causes the odor of decaying meat

* Skatole - has the characteristic smell of human feces

* Isovaleric Acid - produces the smell of sweaty feet

What Do Anaerobic Bacteria Eat?

The waste products

mentioned above are produced as anaerobic bacteria digest

proteins. Therefore, anytime you eat a source of protein,

the bacteria in your mouth get a meal too.

Even without an obvious source of protein, the anaerobic

bacteria in your mouth can find a protein source anytime.

There are many natural protein sources in your mouth, from

dead skin cells to proteins found in saliva.

Conclusion

While you can't do anything about the fact that

bacteria live in your mouth, it is important to realize that

the disturbed balance between anaerobic bacteria and other

types is a key factor in the cause of bad breath. You should

do everything you can to make the conditions of your mouth

as unattractive to anaerobic bacteria as possible.

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BIO:

Thuvarakan Tharmalingam had been a long-term sufferer of
bad breath or halitosis. He has created
http://www.bad-breath-guide.com to share his knowledge of
bad breath--acquired through a lot of research. The above
article is written to inform people. It should not be
treated as professional medical/dental advice.

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