What Is Halitosis?

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. About 1 in 5 people in the general population suffer from it, and many people who think they have it actually do not. Most halitosis cases start inside the mouth, and your first step for halitosis treatment is to re-evaluate your basic oral care routine. In some cases, the causes of bad breath are simple and preventable, but there are rare exceptions in which someone’s halitosis may actually require medical attention.