Diabetes can produce bad odor. Several other illnesses can cause bad breath. These include liver failure which can cause a distinctive fishy odor, kidney failure which can give off odor that is urine-like, and chronic lung infection which also produces a bad-smelling breath. Throat, nasal, and mouth conditions can also cause bad breath. Cure for the Mouth, Release from Bad Breath Have you checked how your breath smells lately? Most of us have the difficulty of identifying if we have bad breath or not. More often than not, exhaling towards cupped hands would not help you identify if you have foul breath. Wondering why? This is simply because the mouth and the nose are connected in some sort at the back of the mouth. Another good symptom to use as a basis for self diagnosis of bad breath is the observance of yellow film covering the surface of the tongue. As you might have already p[resumed, a healthy and clean tongue is marked with the absence of this materials and can observably show pinkish to reddish surface. Visit your dentist at least once a year to have your dentures checked. Make your own toothpaste from baking soda and salt. Make your own mouthwash using aloe vera juice and water. Eat fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods, drinks and other products that can cause bad breath such as onion, garlic, coffee, soda, and tobacco. Any foreign object trapped in the nose of your child can prevent a free flow of air on the nostrils which makes breathing hard. This also forces your child to breathe to his mouth and will, in turn, dry his mouth. 2. Periodontal diseases. Bad breath is also associated with periodontal diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis, and plaque. And the more protein in your mouth, the more VSCs created. It should be cleared though that you are not discouraged to eat or drink diary product but if you have chronic bad breath, try to lessen your intake or better yet, clean your mouth immediately after eating or drinking any dairy product. Coffee is another liquid that can contribute to chronic bad breath.