Surprising Foods That Cause Bad Breath

Surprising Foods That Cause Bad Breath

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It's not just garlic and onions you need to worry about.

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8 SURPRISING FOODS THAT CAUSE BAD BREATH

Have you ever noticed that your breath starts to smell a little after eating? And it won’t go away no matter how hard you try to cover it up with mints or mouthwash? We’ve all been there. But what exactly causes that smell?

Everyone knows that garlic onions and even fish can make your breath stink but there are other foods you eat on a regular basis that could be causing the odor. We spoke to New Mexico dentist Dr. Julius Manz to find out which surprising foods could be making your breath stink—and what you can do to fix the problem—without throwing out your lunch.

Acidic foods like citrus fruits and pasta sauce can cause bad breath as odor-causing bacteria love acidic environments. This can be especially bad for people who suffer from acid reflux where acids back up into the throat and can cause an odor.