Large amounts of sulfur compounds can be produced in this area, making it a frequent site of origin for bad breath. The tooth attracts bacteria containing plaque and if not cleaned regularly and thoroughly, this can result in large accumulations of bacteria which result in bad breath. People who have periodontitis often experience bad breath because of bacteria accumulating in areas that are not cleaned easily, such as deep pockets around teeth. Fortunately, treatment is very effective for people who have bad breath of mouth origin. If your bad breath continues once potential oral health problems have been treated, see your doctor to rule out any other causes.
Bad breath is caused by bacteria which live on our teeth and gums.
Brushing and flossing remove bacteria and the food bacteria feast on so that they can no longer create volatile sulfur compounds. Unfortunately, many people do not brush long enough to remove bacteria from their teeth. It takes 2-3 minutes to brush all tooth surfaces yet most people spend less than a minute brushing their teeth. Worse yet, few people take the time to floss allowing odor producing bacteria to grow rampantly in the spaces between your teeth. Ironically, many of these bacteria are anaerobic meaning they can not live in oxygen.