Halitosis is simply the official name for “bad breath.” 80 million people suffer from chronic bad breath. This can be quite embarrassing if your breath tends to be offensive every time you open your mouth to speak to someone. Several factors are attributable to bad breath - the type of food being eaten, dry mouth- also known as xerostomia, smoking or consuming tobacco products, a bad stomach or indigestion, certain medicines, a chronic lung infection and most importantly bad oral hygiene . Fun Fact: Morning breath is so bad because the saliva production in the mouth decreases drastically while we are asleep.
Here are a couple of easy ways to keep bad breath at bay. 7 Steps to a Happy Mouth Brush Twice a Day Plaque buildup creates the perfect environment that encourages bacteria growth. This causes bad breath. Brushing after meals or at least twice a day prevents plaque buildup on…
