Why does coffee cause bad breath?
The caffeine in coffee can dry out your mouth by slowing saliva production, which can lead to bad breath. A lack of saliva causes bad breath as saliva helps kill bacteria found in your mouth, and helps you digest food particles caught in your teeth.
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