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Halitosis

Halitosis is the medical term for chronic bad breath, most often caused by sulphur-producing bacteria on the tongue, gum disease, or dry mouth.

Treatment depends on the cause: improved oral hygiene, tongue cleaning, treating gum disease, addressing dry mouth, or managing systemic conditions such as reflux or sinusitis.

Also known as

  • Bad breath

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