Causes of Bad Breath 4: Tartar and Dental Plaques
Article 4 in an occasional series on the causes of bad breath
Tartar and plaques (pronounced ‘Plack’) provides shelter for food debris and the bacteria that feeds off it. When bacteria feed off food - breaking down the proteins in it - they produce gases which cause the breath to smell.
Plaques and tartar are often the result of poor mouth hygiene and can be prevent and combatted with simple mouth hygiene. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash and tongue cleaning can all help to prevent the onset of Tartar and Dental Plaque and, from here, the onset of bad breath.
