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Cavities and gingivitis can also cause bad breath.<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco Use can cause chronic bad breath from the build-up of tar and nicotine as well as reduced saliva flow.<\/li>\n<li>Medical conditions such as diabetes, respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, and liver and kidney ailments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Get Rid of Bad Breath<\/h2>\n<p>To start, make sure you brush twice a day and floss daily to remove the odor-causing bacteria from the teeth, gums, and tongue. Use an antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Help Keep Breath Fresh Between Brushings Try:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinsing with mouthwash after eating<\/li>\n<li>Chewing sugarless gum to stimulate saliva flow<\/li>\n<li>Snacking on celery, carrots, and apples which can help loosen debris<\/li>\n<li>Brush your tongue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bad breath (halitosis) is caused by a number of factors but the biggest bad breath cause is bacteria in the mouth, especially on the tongue. 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