April 09, 2006

Getting the Smell Out

No one likes to talk about bad breath, but it can be a serious medical and socail problem. People avoid being close to someone with bad breath. To attack this antisocial problem, a dentist in Missouri has opened a clinic to diagonose and treat bad breath. With specail equipment, he can pinpoint the cause. He says a dirty tongue or infected sinuses or tonsils are leading causes. He recommends brushing the tongue every day to remove plaque and bacteria. There's more to getting at bad breath than mouthwash.