Bad breath is a health problem that not only causes embarrassment to you but also affects the environment - friends and colleagues may find it particularly difficult to have a conversation with you if you suffer from bad breath.

Causes of bad breath

Bad breath or halitosis could also be an indicator of a problem in your body. Oral causes are more common than non-oral causes, and include poor oral hygiene, gum disease, tongue coating, food stuck between the teeth, unclean dentures and dry mouth. Tobacco and alcohol are also important causes of bad breath; smoking especially is implicated in gum disease.

Certain foods, such as garlic, onion and coffee also contribute to bad breath because they contain odour-causing compounds that enter the lungs through the bloodstream and are exhaled.

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