Oral Health

Battling bad breath
If you're concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it's due to an oral condition, develop a treatment plan.

Causes of bad breath
Bad breath can have systemic or oral causes. If you know what lies at the root of the problem, you'll know which steps you need to take to solve it.

Does your breath blow others away?
This is not a topic people like talking about. Would you tell your friend her breath smells? Right.

Kiss bad breath goodbye
Italians chew parsley, Iraqis stick a clove between their teeth, Indians use fennel seeds and most people believe in the fresh breath restoring powers of mint.

FAQ about bad breath
Here are some questions and answers on bad breath. Maybe your best friend won't tell you, but we promise we will.

Don’t let death breath kill your social life
If you’ve ever been in a crowded lift with someone whose breath could be part of a biological weapons programme, you’ll know that halitosis is bad for social interaction.

Get fresh
Swapping germs should be the last thing on your mind when a romantic mood strikes. Here's how to ensure that you give a sweet kisses.

Would you know if you had halitosis?
Up to 89% of South Africans believe they suffer from bad breath. This is not the only surprising result to emerge from the National Fresh Breath Survey.