New Dental Health Question

Constipation and bad breath

Can constipation cause bad breath?

Yes, constipation can cause bad breath. When a person becomes constipated, gases develop in the digestive system. Some of the gas then mixes with a person's breath and exits the body causing bad breath.

Your stomach is a part of your digestive system. The stomach connects to the esophagus, a muscular tube which travels down from your mouth. At the bottom, the stomach connects to the intestines which in turn connect to the colon and rectum. Food travels down the esophagus and into the stomach.

Recent Health Questions

Sensitivity after root canal

It is normal to experience sensitivity in the tooth which underwent...

Root canal complications

Complications of root canal therapy include fractured root, incomplete filling, slight pain...

How do bacteria get to pulp of teeth

Bacteria can gain access to the pulp of a tooth via cavities and...

What is root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy is procedure in which a dentist removes the...

Can a capped tooth get a cavity?

The cap on the tooth cannot develop a cavity but the portion of the tooth...

Dangers of tooth whitening

Controversy surrounds the issue of whether or not tooth whitening agents pose danger to health...

Old Health Questions

Importance of flossing

Receding Gums