Most dentists have the device called the halimeter which by principle, measures the amount of sulfur level in your mouth. Why measure the sulfur compound in your mouth? Simple. Because practically, most people with halitosis have their rooted problems on the over production of volatile sulfur compounds in the mouth. Bacteria break down sugar and protein to produce byproducts called VSCs or volatile sulphur compounds. VSCs cause bad breath. And dry mouth is caused by several things, usually, avoidable ones. Sinus infection, allergies and recurrent colds lead to post-nasal drip. This forces your child to use his mouth in breathing which will cause the mouth to dry easily. This would then result to the production of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs), which would then be the cause of bad breath. If you do not brush your teeth as you should, if you do not clean your tongue, and if you do not floss, then it is possible that your bad breath is the result of poor oral hygiene. The fact that the Creator was pleased with his art must show us that His products are second to none. And so, we now give you some of your options for treating bad breath using herbs. Cardamom (scientific name- Elettaria cardamomum) contains large amount of cineole compound that is efficient in killing the bacteria that causes bad breath. Smoking tobacco and other medication also contribute to the occurrence of bad breath. Nasal, throat, and mouth conditions such as nasal discharge, canker sores, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, mononucleosis, tonsillitis, strep throat, and sinus infection can also become the reason for bad breath. Thus, patients of tooth decay are more likely to have bad breath tan those would rather healthy sets of teeth. So now, with the above given causes of bad breath how could we particularly find a cure for this troubling and equally embarrassing condition? Simple, find the main source of the problem and treat it consequently.