What causes bad breath (halitosis)?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Causes include poor dental hygiene, foods, tobacco products, dry mouth, infections, and other medical conditions.

Causes include poor dental hygiene, foods, tobacco products, dry mouth, infections, and other medical conditions.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.