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2. 7 signs your bad breath may signal a more serious ... - AOL

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   Halitosis (the medical term for bad breath) is usually caused by something in the mouth — whether it's leftover bits of food stuck in the teeth, a buildup of bacteria on the tongue or smoking ...

3. 15 Easy Ways to Stop Bad Breath ASAP, According to a ... - AOL

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   “Your tongue can contribute to bad breath,” she says. Make sure you brush it.” Brush it with your toothbrush after brushing your teeth, or purchase a tongue scraper for an even deeper clean.

4. Bad breath - Wikipedia

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   Estimated rates of bad breath vary from 6% to 50% of the population. [1] Concern about bad breath is the third most common reason people seek dental care, after tooth decay and gum disease. [2] [3] It is believed to become more common as people age. [1] Bad breath is viewed as a social taboo and those affected may be stigmatized.

5. What Dentists Want You to Know About Bad Breath - AOL

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   Bad breath causes. Medically, bad breath is known as halitosis, says Dr. Gastelum. ... Dr. Gastelum recommends avoiding alcohol-based rinses, he says, because they can dry your mouth out “and ...

6. Tongue disease - Wikipedia

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   This coating has been identified as a major contributing factor in bad breath , [7] which can be managed by brushing the tongue gently with a toothbrush or using special oral hygiene instruments such as tongue scrapers or mouth brushes. [8] Burning mouth syndrome - this chronic pain disorder commonly involves the tongue. In reflection of this ...

7. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

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   While identifying the causes of tongue thrust, it is important to remember that the resting posture of the tongue, jaw, and lips are crucial to the normal development of the mouth and its structures. If the tongue rests against the upper front teeth, the teeth may protrude forward, and adverse tongue pressure can restrict the development of the ...

8. These Dentist-Approved Mouthwashes Will Zap Bad Breath and ...

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   These ingredients can help to control gingivitis, tooth decay, and even bad breath for a healthier mouth. Though some therapeutic mouthwashes may be available over the counter, others might ...

9. Necrotizing gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Untreated, the infection may lead to rapid destruction of the periodontium and can spread, as necrotizing stomatitis or noma, into neighbouring tissues in the cheeks, lips or the bones of the jaw. As stated, the condition can occur and be especially dangerous in people with weakened immune systems. This progression to noma is possible in ...