Halitosis, or more popularly known as bad breath, is a condition when an unpleasant odor emits out from the oral cavity of a person. It has become a very common ailment. The origin of the bad breath is mainly from the mouth but at times non oral parts such as upper and lower respiratory tracts, the gastrointestinal tract, and some diseases involving the kidneys may also be the reason. The major causes for halitosis are Poor dental hygiene, tooth infections, smoking, diabetes, hiatus hernia, etc. The remnants of food deposits settling in the tongue or mouth also give scope for the growth and breeding of bacteria. Apart from being destructive for the mouth, it is also a social embarrassment and needs to be treated. In the following lines, we provide the natural ways or the home remedies to cure halitosis.
