What causes bad breath?

According to dental studies, about 85% of people with persistent bad breath (also known as halitosis) have a dental condition that is to blame. These conditions could be one or more of the following:

If bad breath is the cause of a dental condition, mouthwash will only mask the odor and not cure it.

Bad Breath Prevention

Regular dental check ups & cleanings, flossing daily, and brushing your teeth & tongue twice a day can greatly reduce and possibly eliminate bad breath.

 

 

 

*answers sourced from http://dentistry.about.com