Dental Health

A component found in coffee slows the growth of bacteria that leads to malodorous smell from the mouth, a new study shows.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University discovered that coffee extract has a positive effect on a person's breath, preventing the breakdown of bacteria that causes bad breath.

Chronic bad breath can be an embarrassing problem for many people, still the cure might be very simple. Brushing your teeth twice a day with toothpaste containing triclosan and cleaning your tongue surface is effective enough to help you get rid of bad breath, experts say.

Halitosis or more commonly called chronic bad breath is thought to be caused by oral bacteria, producing sulfur compounds that have a specific smell. More than 25 percent of the population suffers from bad breath, and this number may be actually higher due to the fact that many people try to hide their problem. This condition may negatively affect a person's personal life, business relationships and lead to stress and low self-esteem.