How you can get bad breath

Bacteria in the mouth can cause volatile sulphur compounds

Dry mouth

Untreated oral cavities and gingivitis

How to avoid it

Brush your tongue

Have breakfast

Drink lots of water

Avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee

Avoid high sulphur foods like onions and garlic

Avoid alcohol

Avoid mouthwashes with high alcohol content

Avoid a diet high in red meat

If you are lactose-intolerant, avoid dairy products

Go for regular dental check-ups

Some bad breath clinics

Dr Tan Shuh Chern, White Dental Group, 271 Bukit Timah Road, B1-05 Balmoral Plaza

Dr Steven Ang K. H., The Smile Division Dental Surgeons @ Orchard, 02-105 Lucky Plaza

Dr Tan Wee Yang, Ace Family Dentalcare, 57A New Upper Changi Road

Dr Matthias Quake, Newlife Dental Practice, 12 Eu Tong Sen Street, 05-171 The Central Singapore

Dr Colin Goh S.L., LOGOS Dental Surgery,01-501 Block 66 Kallang Bahru

Dr Eugene Quek, Ascension Dental Clinic, 01-318 Block 235 Jurong East Street 21

Dr Toh Tee Yong, Universe Dental Surgery, 01-144 Block 164 Bukit Batok Street 11

This story was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times, Nov 13.

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