Are you constantly failing the "sniff test," in which you surreptitiously blow into your cupped hands to check for stinky breath? (Tip: If you can smell it, then your breath is flat-out noxious, as ...

A study by researchers working in Brazil shows that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is a feasible and effective option for treatment of halitosis in ...

The human mouth is full of wonders. It’s home to hundreds of species of bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa, which work in delicate harmony to maintain our oral health. Sometimes, though, this ...

Bad breath affects nearly everyone at some point, yet many people experience persistent halitosis despite maintaining good dental hygiene practices. Understanding why brushing alone may not eliminate ...

Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick and vampires the ick — is now being crowned a possible cure for halitosis, per a new report.