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bad breath

n.
The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath. Also called halitosis.
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that I have lived so long among their noise and bad breaths!
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The easiest fix is soap and water, but when it comes to bad breath, soap in the mouth just doesn't wash.
Ewww that smell
Could bad breath be from poor dental hygiene, an underlying health problem, or simply the cook's heavy hand with the garlic?
Halitosis: Bad Breath Causes and Treatments
Oddly, many people who think they have bad breath actually don't.
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He added that 'bad breath is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off a noxious odour.
Bad Breath Could Lead To Gum Disease If Unchecked a Dentist
Unfortunately, bad breath is all too common a complaint, with an estimated one in four people in Britain reportedly suffering from the condition on a regular basis.
So, just what's causing your bad breath? As many as a quarter of us are prone to having bad breath on a regular basis. Here, dentist and bacteriologist Dr Harold Katz explains what causes it and how it can be avoided..
Student's attitudes towards bad breath, their practice of oral hygiene and the impact thereof on their bad breath and general oral health conditions, were compared with OM categories in order to determine any associations.
SELF-PERCEIVED ORAL MALODOR, SMOKING AND ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA
'Gum disease is also linked to bad breath, because if you have bleeding gums, the blood and dead tissue acts as a fuel source for the bacteria,' says Dr Katz.
What you need to know about bad breath; This pongy problem affects one in four of us - that's a lot of people who have to smell it! Here's how to test if you have the embarrassing issue, and how you can fix it
Though chewing gum causes more salivation initially thereby diluting the bad breath, the effect is lost after a few minutes.
Sugar-free gums can protect your teeth from cavities : Dentists
A build up of plaque, which is formed by bacteria, makes bad breath worse.
How to give bad breath the boot - expert advice from top dentist; Halitosis affects one in four people and is usually caused by bacteria in the mouth and poor gum care
Antibacterial mouthwash can also help with controlling bad breath.
Ramadan 2018: Fasting can cause bad breath and cavities
Especially fasting people suffer from bad breath which is very common and it's pretty much easier to avoid when you keep in mind few quick tips.
Bad breath caused by dehydration a common side effect of fasting: Dentist warned

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