What is the main cause of bad breathe? and helpful tips to treat it besides just brushing your teeth

See your dentist: Have an through check with your dentist to rule out decay and periodontal disease. In addition, check to see that your third molars are not creating a problem, such as a partial impaction, which can also trap food and debris.

Bad oral health: is usually the main reason, so a trip to the dentist is defiantly in order. However there can be other causes as well. If a tooth/mouth problem is ruled out then other things to look for include sinus infection/congestion and food allergies. Your medical doctor should be able to help you with these kind of issues and refer you to an ear nose and throat doctor and/or allergist if indicated.

Bad breath: Chronic bad breath has many possible causes: untreated decay, tooth or gum infections, mouth infections, Poor oral hygiene, a need for dental cleaning, allergies, diet, smoking or chew, acid reflux, stomach problems. In addition to brushing, you need to floss and clean your tongue with a tongue scaper or toothbrush (ask your dentist for instructions).

See a dentist: In the majority of cases, the cause of bad breath, or halitosis, is the product of bacteria in the mouth. The proper diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment. See your dentist for Halimeter test, diagnosis and bad breath treatment that depends on its cause. Good luck.

Oral Hygiene: While there is a host of both dental & medical causes of bad breath, the vast majority of patients have bad breath simply from the fact that they do not brush and floss either properly or often enough. This results in the accumulation of plaque & later calculus, cavities, gum infections and more. For a more thorough list of causes: http://smilesapartcosmeticdentist.com/fresh-breath-control.htm