[1] Medications - Saliva rinses away bacteria that foul the breath, and many drugs, among them antidepressants, diuretics, and even aspirin, can dry the mouth
[2] Bacteria – They stays on the tongue, churn out gasses as they munch on food particles and substances broken down from saliva, and multiply at night when the salivary glands slow down
[3] Respiratory tract infections – tooth and gum infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, and cold are some of the sources of bad breath. They break down tissue, starting a flow of cells and mucus which feeds the bacteria
[4] Skipping breakfast - Besides the well-established advantages to body and mind of having a good breakfast, it helps quell morning breath by stimulating saliva production and scrubbing bacteria from the tongue
[5] Diet - Foods high in protein or dairy products generate large amounts of amino acids, which are fodder for bacteria. A diet low in carbs burns stored fat, creating toxic-smelling ketones
[6] Mouth breathing - Any condition that dries the tissues of the mouth, preventing saliva from washing away bacteria, encourages bad breath. Candidates include sleep apnea, snoring, and asthma
[7] On-going illness - A potent breath can signal particular diseases. Kidney failure produces a fishy smell and uncontrolled diabetes generates fruity fumes, for instance
[8] Alcohol - Heavy alcohol consumption can dry out the mouth, too
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