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What is a cause of the phenomenon (such as a disease or weather) halitosis, a term used to describe shade' and other noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing?
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What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a major problem, especially when you're about to snuggle with your sweetie or whisper a joke to your friend. The good news is that bad breath ...
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/halitosis.html
Bad breath (halitosis)
Factors that affect the mouth and cause bad breath. Dental decay. Gum disease. Food stagnation between the teeth. Dry mouth. Excessive bacterial activity on the tongue, possibly due ...
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/badbreath.htm
Bad breath (halitosis) - Causes - NHS Choices
The most common cause of bad breath is poor oral hygiene. Bacteria that coat your teeth, tongue and gums can cause plaque
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Bad-breath/Pages/Causes.aspx
Bad breath (halitosis) - NHS Choices
Find everything you need to know about Bad Breath (Halitosis) including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Bad-breath/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Halitosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Halitosis (bad breath) is a term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing. Halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for seeking ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halitosis

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