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Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment

What Causes Halitosis?

When you exhale, a volatile sulfur is released into the atmosphere, it’s during this process that halitosis is created. The compounds released contain sulfur, methyl marcaptan, and hydrogen sulfide. Mints and gums, don’t do anything more than mask this offensive odor. They are only a temporary solution. If you want to get rid of bad breath, you have to begin by finding the cause.

Food stuck between the teeth are a common cause of bad breath. Any food that remains in your mouth between brushing, caught between your teeth, will start rotting. This rotting food will release an offensive odor when you exhale. That’s why proper oral hygiene is important, including brushing and flossing. READ MORE…..

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