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Rest assured, bad breath or halitosis is very common but unfortunately the person with it is often unaware that they have it. 90% of bad breath comes from the mouth, where bacteria produce gasses which have a rotten egg smell. These bacteria hide in the areas that you miss when you clean your teeth and also on the back of your tongue. |
How Do You Get Bad Breath?
- Diet - You can also get transient bad breath from diet (e.g. garlic, onions etc.). Fortunately, most dietary causes can be masked by mouthwashes or mints.
- Smoking - Smoking is another culprit. By drying your mouth, it makes the smell worse and also builds up tar and nicotine inside your mouth.
- Bad Mouth Care - Incorrect cleaning of the teeth, flossing or mouth washing can leave behind bacteria which builds up.
How Do You Solve Bad Breath?
- Brush & Floss Correctly - The first thing you can do for bad breath is to brush and floss correctly to remove the bacteria that are producing these gases. You can also clean your tongue using your toothbrush or a special tongue scraper. For instructions on how to floss correctly click here.
- Professional Mouth Cleaning - If these simple measures fail, then professional cleaning of your mouth is the answer and can often make a dramatic difference in your confidence.