Bad breath happens to everyone from time to time. That's why there are so many gums, mints and mouthwashes advertised to get rid of it fast. Halitosis (the medical term for bad breath) is usually ...

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small deposits that can form in the back of your throat and cause bad breath. Home remedies can help treat them in many cases.

Dentists explain the most common causes of halitosis (bad breath), what they mean for your dental health, and what you can do to treat them. Dr. Fariba Younai is a Professor of Clinical Dentistry in ...

“A majority of halitosis is caused by bacteria in the mouth, but it could also be an indicator to other health issues that may need to be addressed,” said Nicolaas Geurs, DDS, dean of the UAB School ...

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Few things are as off-putting as having bad breath. We inwardly cringe or turn away when a friend or co-worker has stinky breath, and identifying an unpleasant odor coming out of one's own mouth in ...

Almost everyone experiences bad breath once in a while but for some people, bad breath (halitosis) is a daily problem. Halitosis affects one in four people, but many of them may not be aware of their ...

Q: I have been suffering from really bad breath lately and I am perplexed. I have tried several different brands of bad breath mints, breath sprays, tongue scrapers and mouthwashes, but they seem to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BAD BREATH HAPPENS to the best of us, it's unavoidable at times. Despite brushing regularly and seeing ...

Bad breath isn’t always just a hygiene issue; it can be a hidden indicator of serious health conditions. While we often associate bad breath with poor dental care or food choices, emerging research ...