(HealthDay News) Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it's an unpleasant condition that's cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren't even aware there's a problem.
If you're concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it's due to an oral condition, develop a treatment plan. In the meantime, try these helpful hints, courtesy of the American Dental Association:
Bad breath may also be the sign of a medical disorder, such as a local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, post-nasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, or a liver or kidney ailment.