So, everyday over-the-counter hygiene products, beverages and medications can be the cause of your bad breath.

Medications and alcohol dry out the mouth, which creates less saliva and can lead to less oxygen in the mouth. The combination of these two factors create the perfect breeding ground for the Anaerobic Sulfur-Producing Bacteria that cause Bad Breath.

In laymans terms, oral bacteria causes Bad Breath.

Think of your breath in the morning, it is probably not top-notch. This is because at night your mouth is resting and is drier than when you are awake. This is therefore the ideal time for bacteria to grow.

This is the reason that when you wake up you are greeted with Morning Breath.

When you are sick and congested, and breathing out of your mouth, you will probably notice that your breath smells. This is because your mouth is dry, so creates more bacteria, which causes Bad Breath.

How do I Avoid the Bacteria That Causes Bad Breath?

Those commercials and ads that tell us to pop a mint or use a mouth wash to deal with Bad Breath aren