Tips for Treating Bad Breath (Halitosis)
08.02.2026

Bad breath, also known as halitosis in medical terminology, can affect people of all ages today. If bad breath persists intermittently or continuously for more than two months, it is called chronic bad breath. The causes of bad breath are divided into two categories: physiological and pathological. Physiological bad breath can vary from person to person, and its severity can also vary depending on factors such as fluid intake, saliva production, oral hygiene, oral and nasal flora, microbiota, the chemical, biochemical, and hormonal effects of the last food eaten, hunger or satiety, and sleep patterns. There is no systemic disease to worry about with physiological bad breath. In pathological halitosis, there may be an underlying systemic disorder, but many different causes can contribute. These include subjective halitosis, halitosis due to liver and lung diseases, halitosis due to oral causes, halitosis due to respiratory causes, and halitosis due to bowel problems and digestive system diseases.

Ways to Prevent Bad Breath

Bad breath is bothersome for both the individual and those around them. Therefore, the underlying cause should be identified and treated accordingly. However, there are several simple methods you can easily try yourself to eliminate bad breath. Some of these methods include: brushing your teeth at least twice a day and changing your toothbrush every two months; using mouthwash and increasing your water intake; visiting your dentist for a check-up every six months; brushing your tongue along with your teeth; and avoiding alcohol and smoking.

Individuals who persist with bad breath despite maintaining oral and dental hygiene should undergo investigations to rule out underlying systemic and potential diseases.

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