Symptoms, remedies, treatments and care for Bad Breath

Bad Breath

Bad breath, a.k.a. halitosis or malodor, is characterized by an unpleasant odor of the mouth.

Causes of bad breath include foods, tobacco products, poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, mouth infections, dental problems, or medications. Several internal medical conditions also can cause bad breath, including diabetes, liver disease, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, acid reflux and postnasal drip.

Bad breath odors vary, depending on the source or the underlying cause. Symptoms of bad breath include unpleasant odor or taste in the mouth, dry mouth, or white coating on the tongue.

Remedies:

Drink water
3.9 (222)
Effectiveness: 3.9  Popularity: 222  
Rinse mouth with apple cider vinegar
3.7 (107)
Effectiveness: 3.7  Popularity: 107  
Scrape tongue
3.6 (107)
Effectiveness: 3.6  Popularity: 107  
Eat citrus fruits
3.5 (81)
Effectiveness: 3.5  Popularity: 81  
Drink herbal tea
3.1 (65)
Effectiveness: 3.1  Popularity: 65  
Chew parsley leaves
3.2 (59)
Effectiveness: 3.2  Popularity: 59  
Rinse mouth with lime juice
3.4 (54)
Effectiveness: 3.4  Popularity: 54  
Chew clove
3.2 (23)
Effectiveness: 3.2  Popularity: 23  
Rinse mouth with baking soda
3.3 (21)
Effectiveness: 3.3  Popularity: 21  
Rinse mouth with cinnamon
3.4 (17)
Effectiveness: 3.4  Popularity: 17  
Drink aloe vera juice
3.1 (12)
Effectiveness: 3.1  Popularity: 12  
Chew cardamom
3.4 (9)
Effectiveness: 3.4  Popularity: 9  
Drink fenugreek seed tea
3.5 (7)
Effectiveness: 3.5  Popularity: 7  
Rinse mouth with tea tree oil
2.4 (7)
Effectiveness: 2.4  Popularity: 7  
Eat fennel seeds
3.0 (1)
Effectiveness: 3.0  Popularity: 1  
Drink dill leaf tea
Effectiveness: N/A  Popularity: 0  



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