If you have bad breath then you will understand how embarrassing it can be. You may find that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get rid of it and this is all because you need to target it at the source.

I'm always paranoid I have bad breath at the moment as I wear a brace.  I have no end of elastics pulling teeth in different directions, and this along with the metal train track style brace I have means bits of food are constantly getting stuck all over it and hiding from me even though it looks clean.  

Aside from wearing a brace, which can be an obvious reason you have bad breath if you wear one, there are other reasons you may have bad breath: 

Tonsillitis

One of the main signs of throat disease is always having bad breath. The bacteria that causes bad breath is the same bacteria that infects your tonsils. This can give you a sore throat but it can also affect the glands at the back of your throat. If you find that your bad breath is always accompanied with a sore throat or anything else similar then you may need to go and see your doctor to try and rule this out.

Early pregnancy  

If you are a woman and you have bad breath then this could be a sign that you are going to go into labour early. This is because bad breath is often caused by gum disease and if you have this then you are much more likely to have a premature baby. If you are expecting then it is very important that you take any signs of gum disease seriously and that you always do everything you can to make sure that you stay on top of your dental hygiene so that you don’t pose any risk to your child.  In the UK you can access free NHS dental care whilst you are pregnant, so make use of this whilst you can.

Stomach ulcers

When you think about a stomach ulcer, there is a high chance that you think of things such as heartburn, stomach pain and even problems eating. The bacteria that is known for causing stomach ulcers is also known for causing gastric cancer. This can cause very bad breath as well, so if you find that you have bad breath and stomach problems then there is a high chance that the two things are related and this is something that you will want to get looked at.

Being overweight

If you are overweight then this can cause you to experience bad breath. There are a lot of studies that show that the more overweight you are, the more likely you are to experience bad breath. Studies are being done to try and find out the link however it is said to relate to biological causes. If you are overweight and want to lose weight then green tea is a great way for you to do this because it helps to detox your body and it is also a great way for you to change your lifestyle and if you're not already, follow a plant-based diet. This is a great way for you to boost your immune system because you will be giving your body much more vitamins and it can also help you to fight off any bacteria that is in your body at the moment as well, so that is something that you really do need to think about.