Can an abcessed tooth cause bad breath?

bad breath
BecauseShesRachel asked:

Last year, I got a bad abcess in my chin from grinding my teeth.

And at that point, I started noticing that once I brush my teeth, it stays fresh for about 10 minutes. Then my mouth feels dry and I have a bad taste.

Could this taste be bad breath?
i’ve been so self concious, spending hundreds of dollars on mints and gum.

The abcess is still there, but I have no pain.

Answers please? D:

Bad breath Gone