Bad Breath
Breathe easy.
There is hope for your bad breath.
Finding the cause is the first step toward a remedy. Here you'll find information outlining the causes and treatments for halitosis, plus a fun quiz that can help you tell someone they have bad breath without hurting their feelings.
Articles: In-Depth
Bad Breath and Its Relationship to Oral and Systemic Diseases
“About 75 percent of bad breath or “halitosis” is caused by the mouth itself. Other causes include gastric problems, sinus infections or severe gum disease,” says Mark Wolff, DDS, Ph.D., director of operative dentistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Articles: Treatment and Prevention
Keys to Controlling Bad Breath
If you're serious about learning what's causing your bad
breath, consider scheduling an appointment with your dental professional.
Given your full medical and dental history along with an oral examination,
your dentist should be able to identify the culprit. The causes of bad
breath are numerous and include certain foods, alcohol or cigarettes,
poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, diabetes, dry mouth, sinus or
throat infections, lung infections or abscesses, kidney/liver failure,
gastrointestinal issues and severe dieting.
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