Bad breath
Dehydration causes decreased saliva secretion in the mouth. Saliva serves as an antiseptic to control the growth of bacteria residing in the mouth. Decreased salivation can potentiate bacterial growth, which can give rise to bad breath.
Dehydration causes decreased saliva secretion in the mouth. Saliva serves as an antiseptic to control the growth of bacteria residing in the mouth. Decreased salivation can potentiate bacterial growth, which can give rise to bad breath.