Halitosis decoded: keep the mouth clean to tackle bad breath, says a Japanese dental expert
A Kagoshima University professor emeritus explains most bad breath originates in the mouth, with olfactory fatigue keeping people from noticing it; halitosis can be genuine, pseudo, or halitophobia, and testing helps determine it; the remedy is simple: clean the mouth—especially the tongue and spaces between teeth—to remove bacteria and debris; good oral hygiene supports overall health.
