Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the pillars of oral hygiene — but for many people, it doesn't necessarily solve the problem of bad breath. Dentists say that halitosis, or bad breath, often ...

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“A majority of halitosis is caused by bacteria in the mouth, but it could also be an indicator to other health issues that may need to be addressed,” said Nicolaas Geurs, DDS, dean of the UAB School ...

Researchers found that the oral bacterium Streptococcus gordonii activates another bacterial species, Fusobacterium nucleatum, to produce large quantities of methyl mercaptan, a compound responsible ...

Bad breath can knock your confidence, especially because it’s easier for other people to notice than yourself. So being aware of the type of bad breath you have and what it says about your overall ...

Cavities may indirectly cause bad breath by making it easier for bacteria to hide and contribute to the smell. Bad breath (halitosis) is extremely common, with an estimated 50% of all adults ...

Researchers from Osaka University find that a metabolite produced by the commensal oral bacterium Streptococcus gordonii activates another bacterial species, Fusobacterium nucleatum, to produce the ...