Halitosis is the offensive odor emanating from the mouth. It is often an embarrassing condition. Bad breath may be a warning sign of other health problems. Majority of the people suffers from mild halitosis at times, but when the problem becomes permanent, a doctor needs to be consulted. Halitosis may result from intra oral or extra oral reasons.
Intraoral causes for bad breath include; poor oral hygiene, dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, food stagnation in the interdental space, eating...