But not wanting bad breath and understanding what causes it are two different things. Here's what's behind unpleasant mouth odor – and how to prevent it. Start the day smarter. Get all the news ...

It’s common for bad breath to disappear after brushing your teeth or using mouthwash. However, if you still have a strong odor after brushing or notice a smell you haven’t detected before, it’s ...

These compounds are the actual odor emitting particles that you smell as bad breath ... Fraundorf said it’s also the types of ...

Foods that cause bad breath include alcohol, cruciferous vegetables, garlic, and onions. Many of these foods contain sulfide compounds that release foul odors. Others are high in sugar ...

Generally, people know if they have bad breath. I mean, if you're gone all day and not brushed your teeth, if you haven't been at a dental office for a long time, most likely your breath is not ...

People can be born with no sense of smell, a condition called anosmia, or they can acquire it, as has been the case with many ...

It’s also possible for medical conditions to cause body odor. Trimethylaminuria, a metabolic disorder, produces a fish-like ...

“Without enough saliva flow, bacteria build up and cause odor,” Dr. Kessler says. When saliva production decreases, odor-causing bacteria can accumulate, leading to bad breath issues. This can ...

A new analysis of breathing data from 52 volunteers over a 24-hour period revealed that people with a normal sense of smell had little spikes, or “sniffs,” during each breath that were not ...