{"id":31,"date":"2026-06-29T16:59:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaltowndc.com\/blog\/chronic-bad-breath-it-could-be-a-sign-of-gum-disease\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:59:55","slug":"chronic-bad-breath-it-could-be-a-sign-of-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaltowndc.com\/blog\/chronic-bad-breath-it-could-be-a-sign-of-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Bad Breath? It Could Be a Sign of Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"\n

If you have chronic bad breath despite chewing gum and popping mints, your bad breath is likely caused by gum disease. At Dental Town DC, our team of professionals see this condition frequently.<\/p>\n

Gum Disease and Bad Breath<\/h2>\n

If you don’t brush and floss, food particles remain in your mouth. These particles rot (which stinks) and promote bacterial growth on your gums, around your teeth, and on your tongue. These bacteria then release smelly gases. If you consistently have a bad taste in your mouth along with bad breath, you may be developing gum disease.<\/p>\n

Gum disease is caused by plaque \u2014 the film of bacteria on your teeth that builds up when you don’t brush or floss. Signs include red and swollen gums and gums that bleed when you brush. This first stage is called gingivitis; if not treated, it can turn into periodontal disease, which affects the tissue supporting the teeth. As periodontal disease progresses, it can cause the bone anchoring the teeth to be lost, which can eventually cause your teeth to fall out.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent Bad Breath and Gum Disease<\/h2>\n