Usually halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, is a result of not brushing or flossing properly. However, other unusual conditions can lead to the cause of halitosis. Some people would never even have guessed the following conditions would cause halitosis, but they do.

There are a tremendous number of "bad breath cures" available in some stores and especially on the Internet. To begin to 'weed through' the claims and eliminate the ones that are just scams, you need to have a thorough...

As you board an airplane, have you ever wondered if you are going to sit next to someone whose breath is deadly, only to find out you are that individual? Then there is the dreaded morning breath that occurs as you sleep. You snuggle, dream, and cuddle and then you open your eyes to either give a sweet kiss or run to the bathroom to brush that disgusting odor away.

The human nose is a natural filter picking up dust particles, bacteria and other air pollutants on a daily basis. With the normal production of mucus, the debris collected is then swept to the back of the throat by millions of tiny hair like structures called cilia.

This article will begin by explaining a little bit about bad breath (halitosis) and then will take a look at the effectiveness of the various mouthwashes that are available both over-the-counter and through your dental provider.

The bacterium found in the average mouth accumulates mostly on the person's tongue towards the back and is one of several causes of halitosis. The anaerobic bacteria feed upon food debris and then produce Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSC).

Brushing and flossing may not eliminate bad breath but it can certainly help. The vast majority of bad breath (halitosis) problems are generated in the mouth by poor oral hygiene.

Its reported that between 14 and 25 percent of Americans and 35 to 45 percent of the entire world's population have chronic bad breath . . . and you can assume that at least 99% of everyone else has "dragon breath" in the morning.

If you have a dry mouth, you'll have less saliva. And less saliva in your mouth can lead to bad breath. Saliva is very important to dental and oral hygiene since it performs the following functions...

Not only can bad breath affect your social life, it can also have a negative impact on your career and job prospects. If you want to get the job that you really want you might want to...