Do people turn away when you talk to them? Do people stay at a far distance while talking to you? Do you seem to be offered an excessive amount of mints? The main cause of bad breath (halitosis) is a buildup of food particles in the mouth and the bacteria that result. At least 50% of the adult population has bad breath at one point or the other. - See more at: http://www.healthflava.com/get-rid-of-bad-breath-forever/