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Bad breath (halitosis) can be embarrassing and may cause anxiety. It's no wonder store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to combat this condition. But many of these products are mere temporary measures.
Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with proper dental hygiene. If simple self-care techniques don't solve the problem, you may want to see your dentist or doctor to be sure a more serious condition isn't causing your bad breath.
- Armstrong BL, et al. Halitosis: A review of current literature. The Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2010;84:65.
- Bad breath (Halitosis). American Dental Association. http://www.ada.org/2941.aspx. Accessed April 6, 2010.
- Struch F, et al. Self-reported halitosis and gastro-esophageal reflux disease in the general population. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2008;23:260.
- How do I choose and use a toothbrush? Academy of General Dentistry. http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/Default.asp?IssID=291&Topic=B&ArtID=1128#body. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Rosenberg M. Bad breath. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 16, 2010.
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