In medical language, the term halitosis is used for this problem and it can have many causes, but many times different diseases are also hidden behind it._x000D_
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Usually bad breath is a temporary problem, but in some cases it also proves to be chronic._x000D_
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According to an estimate, 50 percent of adults face this problem at some point in their lives_x000D_
Poor dental hygiene_x000D_
Generally, the accumulation of food particles on the tongue, teeth, and gums is a major reason for being affected by bad breath._x000D_
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When these particles decompose, an unpleasant odor starts to be emitted from the breath. Not cleaning the tongue_x000D_
Certain bacteria are present on the tongue, which, together with food particles, cause bad breath._x000D_
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This is why it is important to regularly clean the tongue along with cleaning the teeth._x000D_
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Consuming certain foods like garlic, onion or other strong-smelling foods also causes this problem. Our stomach absorbs the oil present in the food, which gets absorbed into the blood and reaches the lungs._x000D_
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The same oil also causes bad breath._x000D_
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Smoking_x000D_
Smoking habit also causes bad breath._x000D_
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Dry mouth or drinking less water_x000D_
When our mouth is dry, the amount of saliva also decreases. When the amount of saliva is low, food particles and bacteria remain in the mouth for a longer time._x000D_
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Sleeping with the mouth open or taking certain medications can cause dry mouth, while this can also happen due to problems with the salivary glands._x000D_
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Along with this, drinking less water also dries out the mouth, which also increases the risk of bad breath. Dental or gum diseases_x000D_
Dental or gum diseases occur when you do not clean the dirt that accumulates on the teeth properly, as a result of which the gums are affected over time._x000D_
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This dirt remains between the teeth and gums, which causes a strong odor to be emitted from the breath. Diseases of the nose, mouth or throat_x000D_
Many times, bad breath is also encountered due to nasal infections, respiratory tract diseases, tonsil stones and others_x000D_
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A strange smell of breath is also a symptom of kidney diseases, liver diseases, diabetes and acidity in the chest._x000D_
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The good thing is that there is no shortage of such home remedies with the help of which it is possible to get rid of bad breath.
