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Other Oral Problems Bad Breath?

These health conditions could be
to blame.

Find information about other dental problems such as bad breath,

Tongue Problems
tonsil troubles, canker sores, and more. 11 warning signs your tongue may
be sending.

Bad Breath Top 17 Mouth Problems

From hairy tongue to canker sores,
Changing Bad Breath nd your x here.

Bad breath is o en caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes

inflammation and gives o noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur -- or worse.
Change in Sense of Taste
5 possible reasons things taste
differently.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and
may be a sign of other health problems.
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Quiz: Do You Know What Causes Your Bad Breath?
Do you know what causes your bad breath? WebMD quizzes you about bad breath, its
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causes and prevention, good dental hygiene, and diseases that give you bad breath.

Dry Mouth
Dry Mouth Overview
We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also A DV E RT I S E M E NT

prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When we don't
produce enough saliva, our mouth gets dry and uncomfortable.
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which medications might cause oral side e ects, such as dry mouth, metallic taste,
bleeding, and swelling.

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Slideshow: Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Avoid Making These Health Mistakes
Dry mouth is more than just feeling thirsty. It a ects your overall health. WebMD looks in the Morning
at the causes and symptoms of dry mouth, plus ways to treat it.

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What's On My Tongue?

Your Throat, Tonsils, and Glands

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Salivary Gland Problems 10 Weird Reasons Your Breath Stinks

Your salivary glands produce as much as a quart of saliva each day. Saliva is
important to lubricate your mouth, help with swallowing, protect your teeth against
bacteria, and aid in the digestion of food. SLIDESHOW
What Your Breath May Say About
Your Health
Salivary Gland Stones
A salivary gland stone -- also called salivary duct stone, salivary calculus, or sialolith --
is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct and can block the SLIDESHOW
flow of saliva into the mouth.   10 Secrets to Whiter Teeth

Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)

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Your tonsils are filled with nooks and crannies where bacteria and other materials,
including dead cells and mucous, can become trapped. When this occurs, the debris How to Floss Your Teeth
can become concentrated in white formations that occur in the pockets.

Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments ARTICLE

Facial Numbness? 8 Possible Causes
Sometimes the tonsils become infected. Overwhelmed by bacteria or viruses, they
swell and become inflamed, a condition known as tonsillitis.

Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils. An
abscess is a collection of pus that forms near an area of infected skin or other so
tissue.

Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

Wonder if your painful sore throat is from a cold, strep throat, or tonsillitis? Here's
help with how to tell.

Tongue and Lip Problems A DV E RT I S E M E NT

Canker Sores
The exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to
be the cause of simple canker sores.

Cold Sores
Cold sores -- also called fever blisters -- are a painful infection caused by the herpes
simplex virus (HSV). TOOLS & RESOURCES

Dental Health and Leukoplakia 10 Toothbrushing Mistakes

What is leukoplakia what does it have to do with your oral health? Find out more.
Ways to Beat Bad Breath

Tongue Problem Basics Is Tonsillitis Causing Your Sore Throat?

Because you use your tongue constantly, it can be frustrating and uncomfortable
when you experience tongue problems, including discoloration and soreness.  Read Your Breath and Your Health
more about tongue problems.
Can Probiotics Help With Gum Disease?
Fissured Tongue
WebMD explains what fissured tongue is, what causes it, and how it's treated. What Your Mouth Says About Your
Health

Black Hairy Tongue

The name black hairy tongue may sound scary, but the condition is harmless. Learn
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Mucocele
Mucoceles o en show up on the inside of your lower lips, your gums, the roof of your
mouth, or under your tongue.

Stomatitis
WebMD discusses stomatitis, a condition causing oral inflammation, and its
symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Jaw Problems
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw
joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These
disorders are o en incorrectly called TMJ, which stands for  temporomandibular
joint.

Video: What's TMJ?

What is TMJ, and how is it treated? Get the basics on this painful jaw condition.

Broken Jaw
A broken jaw (or mandibular fracture) is a common facial injury. Learn when to seek
medical care and how a broken jaw is treated.

Oral and Throat Cancer

Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth,
hard and so palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not
diagnosed and treated early.

Throat Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors

Cancers of the throat tend to grow quickly. Learn as much as you can so you’ll know
what to expect.

Oral HPV and Cancer

What’s the link between the virus and head and neck cancers? Know the basics and
protect yourself.

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