Mouth Odor

While many people blame the stomach for bad breath, the oral cavity is actually the primary culprit. When bacteria in the mouth degrade proteins present in saliva and tongue coatings, they emit byproduct gases termed volatile sulfur compounds. The human nose detects these specific emissions—namely hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethyl sulfide—as a foul odor. In clinical research, these compounds serve as the standard objective endpoint for assessing bad breath because their concentrations can be explicitly quantified. Are you worried about your mouth odor? Contact us to see how we can help!