Bad breath

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Publication date Sep 27, 2007

Lots of people get bad breath at some point. You can get bad breath for a short time if you eat strong-smelling foods, like onions. Or you can get it because of a medical condition, such as gum disease or an infection in your throat. Bad breath can be embarrassing, but there are treatments that can help.

We've brought together the best research about bad breath and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your dentist or doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.

This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.