Bad breath, medically known as halitosis which is an embarrassing problem not only for the patient but also for those around him.

Causes

The common causes of bad breath are decayed teeth, inflammation of the gums, ulceration of the mouth and tongue, smoking and fever, irregular and improper brushing and high sweet diet also cause bad breath.thus it is necessary to have a regular dental check up to prevent bad breath.

Prevention

Visit your dentist regularly for scaling i.e removal of the plaque. brush your teeth regularly after a heavy meals. Mouthwash with antiseptic lotion or salt water. Eat less sweet and mouthwash every time after you eat sweets.

In case of tarter formation dental flossing helps to remove food particles and prevents buliding  up of plaque. In case of spongy gums where it bleed you food item of Vitamin C such as citrus fruit, amla, tomatoes, sweet lime etc. can be taken.

Treatment

When very strong bad breath caused by spongy gums or decayed teeth , five pills of Mere Sol should be taken twice a day for few weeks. If an injury of the gums or teeth gives rise to bad breath and the mouth feels dry, Arnica three times daily for a few days is helpful. If bad breath results from pyorrhoea (whee the teeth are sensitive and the gums are bleed daily) it is advisable to take two does of a medicine prepared from vegetable charcoal everyday for a few week is beneficial.

 lastly twenty drops of Saliva Officinalis taken in a glass of water and gargled two or three times a day is an excellent mouth wash.

Note :- Treatment which i have mention are based on my medical research , so it advisable to consult your dentist before applying it.