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What Causes Bad Breath?
Question: Hi,
I am getting bad smell from mouth. I started brushing twice a day.Could you please suggest.
I am getting bad smell from mouth. I started brushing twice a day.Could you please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Please provide more details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
Bad breath can occur due to a number of causes, so to pinpoint the cause I would like to know a few more details.
Please provide the following information:
1.Do you have any decayed tooth or gum infection?
2.Do you experience dry mouth?
3.Do you have any white coating on tongue?
4.Do you have tonsil stones?
5.Do you have sinus problems?
6.Do you have acid reflux problem?
7.Do you have digestive problems?
8.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication?
Please revert back with answers..
Regards..
Please provide more details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
Bad breath can occur due to a number of causes, so to pinpoint the cause I would like to know a few more details.
Please provide the following information:
1.Do you have any decayed tooth or gum infection?
2.Do you experience dry mouth?
3.Do you have any white coating on tongue?
4.Do you have tonsil stones?
5.Do you have sinus problems?
6.Do you have acid reflux problem?
7.Do you have digestive problems?
8.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication?
Please revert back with answers..
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Please provide the following information:
1.Do you have any decayed tooth or gum infection? Yes
2.Do you experience dry mouth? No
3.Do you have any white coating on tongue? No
4.Do you have tonsil stones? No
5.Do you have sinus problems? No
6.Do you have acid reflux problem? No
7.Do you have digestive problems? No
8.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication? No
1.Do you have any decayed tooth or gum infection? Yes
2.Do you experience dry mouth? No
3.Do you have any white coating on tongue? No
4.Do you have tonsil stones? No
5.Do you have sinus problems? No
6.Do you have acid reflux problem? No
7.Do you have digestive problems? No
8.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication? No
Brief Answer:
Get the Infection treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
You should get the Infection treated as tooth or gum infection can commonly cause dry mouth..
Can you please explain in detail that do you have a decayed tooth or gum Infection?
Is there any pain in tooth or bleeding or pus from gums?
For now to mask bad breath you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum, take any mint or menthol flavoured.
Gargle with flavoured antiseptic mouthwash.
Drink plenty of water..
You can keep cardamom or clove on mouth.
Avoid excessive intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
Get the Infection treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
You should get the Infection treated as tooth or gum infection can commonly cause dry mouth..
Can you please explain in detail that do you have a decayed tooth or gum Infection?
Is there any pain in tooth or bleeding or pus from gums?
For now to mask bad breath you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum, take any mint or menthol flavoured.
Gargle with flavoured antiseptic mouthwash.
Drink plenty of water..
You can keep cardamom or clove on mouth.
Avoid excessive intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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