In this Article

• How Does What You Eat Affect Breath?
• Why Do Poor Habits Cause Bad Breath?
• What Health Problems Are Associated With Bad Breath?
• What Can I Do to Prevent Bad Breath?
• Who Treats Bad Breath?
• What Products Can I Use to Eliminate Bad Breath?
• Bad Breath Glossary
• Bad Breath Index

What Products Can I Use to Eliminate Bad Breath?

You can buy a number of mouthwashes over-the-counter that claim to eliminate bad breath. However, keep in mind that many of these mouthwashes generally provide only a temporary way to mask unpleasant mouth odor. There are, however, several antiseptic mouth-rinse products available that instead of simply masking breath odor kill the germs that cause bad breath. Ask your dentist about which product is best for you.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic, Department of Plastic Surgery.
Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, May 2005.

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