Bad breath is caused by the bacteria that naturally live in our mouths.  These bacteria get busy eating any food residue in the mouth and the process releases sulphur.  These bacteria are likely to make their home in the cracks and recesses between your teeth or on the tongue itself.  Alternatively gum infections can cause offensive odours as can diabetes, constipation, sinusitis, rotting teeth and a poor respiratory or digestive system.  What ever the cause it is an extremely embarrassing ailment that can affect the sufferer’s confidence.

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