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People keep sending me questions about Bad Breath (You are invited to do that as well...), so I collected the most common questions and subjects that came up in this page:

• Researchers claim that the back of the tongue is a major source of bad breath. Can I smell it myself?
• Where does the odor on the back of the tongue come from?
• Bad Breath from the Stomach
• Bacteria in and around the gumline
• What kinds of bacteria have been implicated in oral malodor?
• Wouldn't it be better if the microorganisms on the tongue were completely eradicated?
• Do you clean your teeth properly?
• Tips for Tongue Brushing
• How important is flossing the teeth?
• Are toothpicks important?
• How effective are sprays and breath mints?
• Should I use mouthwash?
• When is the best time to rinse?
• Chewing Gum
• Chew cloves
• Making your own mouthwash
• Ancient Hebrew Cures
• Masturbation
• What about smoking?
• How do I know when I have bad breath?
• How can you tell someone that he/she has bad breath?
• When does bad breath get even worse?
• Are you a mouth breather?
• Kids
• Spouses
• Can bad breath be transmitted by French Kissing?
• Do your gums bleed?
• Is having your teeth pulled a remedy for bad breath?
• Denture Odor
• Saliva
• Tonsils
• Foreign bodies
• Fecal Odor
• The nose
• I have a coating on my tongue. Is this normal?

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