Can you remember the last time you had an uncomfortable conversation with a close talker? Most people associate bad breath with onions and garlic, and many times it is just a single occurrence. Bad breath, or halitosis, however, is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care\u2014behind tooth decay and periodontal disease (gum disease).<\/p>\n
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About 20 percent of the American population suffers from bad breath to some degree. \u2028In the vast majority of cases, the cause(s) can be reduced by improving oral hygiene\u2014including brushing or gently scraping the back of the tongue, and improving the health of the gums. The reason for the improvement is that in approximately 90 percent of the cases, the odor is caused by the presence of bacteria in the mouth.<\/p>\n
The remaining 10 percent of cases are accounted for by many different conditions. However, people with chronic halitosis sometimes can develop psychological or social problems, such as social anxiety and depression. Here are a few things to remember: \u0081<\/p>\n
Other possible causes of halitosis:<\/p>\n
Suggested remedies:<\/p>\n
Can you remember the last time you had an uncomfortable conversation with a close talker? Most people associate bad breath with onions and garlic, and many times it is just a single occurrence. Bad breath, or halitosis, however, is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care\u2014behind tooth decay […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-oral-health"],"yoast_head":"\n