Do You Know What Causes Bad Breath?
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: "Evaluation of Halitosis in Children and Mothers," "Pediatric Oral Health Information for Parents."
American Dental Association: "Bad Breath (Halitosis) Overview," "Bad Breath (Halitosis) Overview: Dentist version," "How to Floss" "What is Gum Disease?" "What You Should Know About Bad Breath."
FamilyDoctor.org: "Halitosis: Causes and Risk Factors," "Tonsillitis: Symptoms."
Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library: "Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease."
Merck Manual: "Halitosis," "Xerostomia."
Pubmed.gov: The National Institutes of Health, "Green Tea: A promising natural product in oral health."
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