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Bad Breath

A problem-space hub linking education on halitosis causes and habits to relevant product categories when appropriate.

Bad breath is a topic hub, not a single product type. Education comes first: causes, habits, and when to see a dentist. Product paths (mouthwash, toothpaste, tongue care, oral probiotics) appear only where editorially justified — never as a hard sell.

What belongs here

  • Plain-language explainers on common causes (without diagnosing readers).
  • Habit and routine guidance that does not require a purchase.
  • Clear routing into product categories only when the evidence path is honest.
  • “See a dentist” signposting for persistent symptoms — we are not a clinic.

What does not belong here

  • Medical diagnoses or treatment instructions.
  • Fear-based marketing that converts health anxiety into cart adds.
  • Scores presented as clinical effectiveness.

Content types on this hub

Type Status Purpose
Learn Structural slot Causes, habits, when to seek care
Buying guides Structural slot What product categories can and cannot do
Reviews / Comparisons Structural slot Only when products are fully evaluated

Editorial note

YMYL: high. Trust architecture (editorial gates, claim labels, non-efficacy disclaimers) applies on every page under this hub. See Editorial policy and Methodology.

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How this category is scored

Six locked dimensions on the methodology page. Affiliate relationships never enter the score.

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