How can bad breath be treated?

How can bad breath be treated?

Most cases of halitosis are caused by a problem in the mouth. For this reason, if your bad breath does not go away, see a dentist for a checkup.

If no oral cause is found, it may be necessary to see your GP to exclude a medical cause.

Simple improvements to oral hygiene will usually help halitosis. These include:

- brushing your teeth (& tongue) at least twice a day.

- using an oral mouthwash, especially at bedtime.

- stopping smoking.

- drinking plenty fluids to avoid a dry mouth.

- chewing sugar-free gum if your mouth is dry.