• Question: why do people get bad breath?

    Asked by ya_wot_m8 to Tom on 12 Mar 2015.
    • Photo: Thomas Barrett

      Thomas Barrett answered on 12 Mar 2015:

      Bad breath (or halitosis for sciencey people) is caused by numerous things, but it’s usually caused by poor oral hygiene. If bacteria builds up in your mouth, it can cause your breath to smell.

      Bacteria break down pieces of food in the mouth, releasing unpleasant-smelling gas. Any food trapped in your teeth will be broken down by bacteria, causing bad breath.

      So remember to brush your teeth kids!

      Here is a link to the NHS website for more:
      http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Bad-breath/pages/introduction.aspx

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