In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. Dr. Pohlhaus' Resume' Dominican Republic Dental Project Halitosis is a common problem with many causes. Most people are aware of these culprits and they cause little chronic problem.
Smoking is a real breath killer, which can only be controlled by quitting.
The mouth itself is by far the most common source of halitosis. These bacteria are found throughout the mouth but are most common on the surface of the tongue and in the tissue pocket below the gum line adjacent to each tooth. Dry mouth conditions can aggravate halitosis as well. Many medical problems can have bad breath as a side effect. These include but are not limited to diabetes, gastric reflux, sinusitis, tonsillitis, liver disease, colds, lung disease, and esophageal disease.