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Bad breath can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from what we eat to our oral hygiene habits. Morning time is especially prone as saliva flow drops during sleep and allows bacteria to grow more quickly. Foods such as garlic and onions cause odor-producing compounds that enter the bloodstream and are exhaled through the lungs; poor dental care leads to food particles promoting bacterial growth, while gum disease fosters colonies in inflamed gums; cavities or incorrectly fitted dentures also contribute–as does dry mouth (caused by certain medications). Lastly, tobacco products lead to dehydration which further causes bad breath! Even dieting has its downside: ketones released when fasting produce an unpleasant scent on their own!

For over a century, amalgam fillings have been the preferred dental treatment for filling cavities. Made from copper, silver and tin blended with elemental mercury, these metal-based restorations are widely used by dentists to treat tooth decay – but this practice has raised some safety concerns in recent years due to potential exposure of vaporized or small particles of mercury. The American Dental Association (ADA) strongly defends their use as safe through multiple studies that failed to show any link between health problems and silver containing Mercury found within them; 76% of practicing dentists continue using Amalgams today based on ADA’s assessment. With an overwhelming majority agreement amongst experts in support thereof it seems clear that at present time the consensus holds true: Silver Fillings are indeed safe!