Bad breath can arise from a problem in your mouth or throat, or from metabolic processes. Depending on the cause, your breath may smell sweet, sour, rotten, musty, fishy, or like ammonia.

Bad breath can knock your confidence, especially because it’s easier for other people to notice than yourself. So being aware ...

Explore four unexpected habits that lead to bad breath beyond poor oral hygiene, including hydration, diet, smoking, and ...

nhia moua/unsplash, CC BY-SAMost of us can’t smell our own breath. If someone bravely informs you your breath smells, believe them, and do something about it. Or if you are worried you have bad ...

Bad breath affects many adults. It stems from poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, or food choices. Sometimes, it signals underlying ...

Most of us can’t smell our own breath.If someone bravely informs you your breath smells, believe them, and do something about it. Or if you are worried you have bad breath, seek out a trusted ...

Halitosis: 11 Possible Reasons Your Breath Smells Bad. Eating garlic and a lax teeth-brushing routine aren't the only answers to the question, "Why does my breath smell?" By. Maria Masters.

In most cases, bad breath comes from the gums and tongue. Some bacteria in your mouth may produce compounds that result in an odor. But most bad breath is the result of poor oral hygiene ...

People can lose the ability to smell chronic bad breath — when the nose smells an odor so often that it loses the ability to smell it at all. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.