Bad breath is medically known as halitosis.  This is one of the most embarrassing nightmares and frequently unnoticed situations experienced by millions of persons.

The main reason is very interesting! As in most cases, a sufferer is totally unaware that s/he has bad breath and his/her surrounding associates are irritated. Well, it can result mainly from poor oral hygiene or dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. In simple,  if you don't brush/floss teeth daily two times, food particles can remain in mouth promoting bacterial growth between teeth around the gums and on the tongue — ultimately causes halitosis.

This can also be made worse by the types of foods like onion, garlic, spicy foods, some fish etc. and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. Brushing and flossing — even mouthwash — merely covers up the strong odours. The odour will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body.

There are other different causes of bad breath or halitosis. It could be due to a sinus infection or a sluggish/infections of the digestive system.

Recently scientists have found an astonishing result regarding breath test. A quick breath check can save one not only from more than just an awkward social state, it can save a life as well. According to a study published in the journal Gut, the latest breath test technology can detect stomach cancer in its earliest stages. Nevertheless, while poor dental hygiene accounts for most cases of halitosis, bad breath can sometimes signal other underlying medical conditions.

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