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QUESTION OF BAD BREATH

GODFREY Khoza would like to know if toothpaste can cause bad breath.

GODFREY Khoza would like to know if toothpaste can cause bad breath.

Some scientists believe that a chemical used in many toothpastes and mouthwashes called sodium lauryl sulfate can cause both bad breath and mouth ulcers.

The chemical is quite harsh and has been shown to create microscopic damage to the tissue inside your mouth. This can lead to ulcers and bad breath.

If you fear this, you can look for products that do not contain this product. therabreath.com; mouthulcers.org; stevedds.com

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