Few things are as off-putting as having bad breath. We inwardly cringe or turn away when a friend or co-worker has stinky breath, and identifying an unpleasant odor coming out of one's own mouth in ...

There's no mistaking a funky mouth odor when you smell it. But how to get rid of bad breath that persists even after you brush your teeth isn't always so straightforward. Bad breath can have a number ...

Discrete Ways to Check Your Own Breath Without Having to Ask Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Halitosis, or bad breath, is a common issue caused by food debris, smoking, dehydration, and plaque ...

If you have halitosis despite optimal oral hygiene habits, it could be due to underlying oral health concerns, such as xerostomia (dry mouth) or hidden dental problems like gum disease. Chronic health ...

Halitosis, or bad breath, often creeps up unnoticed, rooted in daily habits and health issues. From poor oral hygiene to dietary choices, understanding the causes can help you tackle this common ...

What causes halitosis? Is there any association between Helicobacter pylori and chronic bad breath? Will eradication of H. pylori eliminate chronic halitosis? —Felix N. Chien, DO, Newport Beach, Calif ...

Not-so-minty-fresh breath? It’s most likely down to something you ate or because you haven’t brushed your teeth properly.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2026, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem, but it’s something many people deal with. What you eat has a significant impact on how your breath smells. While some foods can help keep your breath fresh, ...

Dear Doctor Douma: I have the worst problem anyone can have. I have halitosis. I've tried all kinds of tests, opinions and treatments, but I just get worse. I know this disease comes from the ...