Bad breath (Halitosis) is a common dental & social problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Many studies and report have shown that bad breath does affect self-esteem and damages career prospects
Bad breath is mainly caused by volatile sulphur compound (hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, and dimethyl disulfide) that are produced by the metabolism of a group of oral bacteria.
These bacteria habitat in:
1. between teeth and gum
2. dental cavities
3. food traps
4. defective dental fillings or dental prosthesis (crowns, bridges and dentures).
Other causes of bad breath are:
