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Bad Breath The odour of bad breath (halitosis) is caused by the build-up of volatile sulphur compounds, which arise from the breakdown of bacteria, tissue, and food particles in the mouth. These sulphur compounds are partly in gas form and are exhaled with our expired breath. To treat halitosis, remove the daily buid-up of plaque by brushing the teeth thoroughly, using tape or 'bottle' brushes to clean inbetween the teeth and brushing the tongue to remove dead cells. Other things that promote a fresh breath include quiting smoking, avoiding strong smelling foods and sipping water throughout the day. We stock and sell a new mouthrinse and toothpaste from the USA that revolutionise the treatment of halitosis. Instead of simply masking bad odours with a stronger smell, these products contain a non-toxic chemical that actually destroys the sulphur compounds at the molecular level. Please ask your dentist, or one of the Kelvin House dental team, about the treatments now available to enable everyone to have fresh breath.