Don’t let the commercials fool you: Covering up bad breath with a spearmint-flavored wad of gum doesn’t make for a kiss-worthy mouth.
Bad breath is a symptom of bacteria in the oral cavity and often a result of gum disease (which affects three in four Americans), according to cosmetic dentist Joseph Banker, of Creative Dental Care in New Jersey. No wonder it’s a first-date deal breaker for 86 percent of U.S. adults, according to one recent survey.
Here’s how to treat—not just flavor—your bad breath.
Read the article on Details.com