Medically known as halitosis, bad breath is formed by sulphur-producing bacteria in the throat and tongue. It’s commonly caused by food and drinks and poor dental habits. The odour can be immediately addressed by brushing, flossing, using a mouth rinse or an effective breath freshener like Breeze when you’re on the go.

Foods like onions and garlic contain sulphur compounds that are absorbed into the bloodstream and expelled as odour through the lungs.

When you don’t eat enough, your body also breaks down fat and releases chemicals that cause bad breath.

Dry mouth is a condition that occurs when the mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva. As saliva is essential to hydrate the mouth, neutralise acids and wash away dead cells that build up on our gums, cheeks and tongue, bad breath forms when you don’t produce enough saliva. This also explains why smoking and consuming alcohol lead to bad breath, as both activities dry out your mouth.