Dry Mouth Can Make Bad Breath Worse
In all honesty, dehydration and dry mouth big no-no’s when it comes to preventing bad breath. Saliva levels decrease when the body is dehydrated which then allows the anaerobic population to grow larger and cause an even greater production of the sulfur compounds associated with halitosis problems. Therefore, to stop bad breath before it becomes a problem, be sure to avoid these behaviors/products known to cause dehydration and dry mouth: alcohol, caffeine, smoking, tobacco, not drinking at least 1/2 ounce of water for every pound of body weight, and using stimulants such as those found in diet pills or laxatives.
