Bad Breath and Acid Reflux are they related?

By Peter de Vizard | Apr 22, 2008
by Peter de Vizard

Acid reflux and bad breath can sometimes occur together and could cause embarrassment. Especially if you are to give a presentation after lunch, only to have the people nearest to you back away because of your bad breath.

Or imagine the embarrassment of acid reflux and bad breath during a date. There are many instances when acid reflux and bad breath occur, and none of them are ideal. There are natural ways to achieve fresh breath. Medication for acid reflux is only a temporary fix and will not solve the problem long term.

Knowing the Problem

If you have acid reflux you probably have a good idea what acid juices taste like. Every time your stomach juices enters your mouth you can taste that strong tasting liquid. Remember that taste and smells are connected; your sense of smell helps you to taste food. So if it tastes good it is likely to smell good, the opposite is also most likely.

Once you have had an attack of acid reflux its most likely you will have bad breath. Add to this the conventional wisdom that what you eat influences what your breath smells like and you can understand better why acid reflux and bad breath occurs. Foods that cause bad breath can cause acid reflux. Reducing these foods can help you improve an acid reflux and bad breath problem.

Regular exercise is also a great to incorporate into your daily life. If you complain that you have no time, then find ways of slipping it into your everyday routine. Whether that’s using the stairs instead of the lift at work or walking your dog. Weight loss can help you solve the problem of heartburn so some extra exercise will no doubt help your acid reflux and bad breath problem. Who knows, you could lose weight, live longer and healthy plus save on medical insurance.

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