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How To Treat Halitosis?
i'm 25 yrs old...i'm 5'3'' and i'm 45 kgs... i'm suffering from halitosis for some time... i brush twice a since i was a child... i dont know how it happened...i would like to know on whats happening... i'm not a foodie and skip breakfast n sometimes lunch as well..always feel some foul smell in my nose as well as in throat...i cant take it anyfurther,, could some doctor help me out??? if yes i would like to fix an appointment... i'm at bangalore...jayanagar
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hello
i have gone through your query and understand tour concerns.Chronic halitosis is a common problem.people with chronic halitosis suffer from excessive build up of certain halitosis causing bacteria on the back of the tongue. People with chronic halitosis have large amounts of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) produced from the breakdown of proteins by bacteria in the mouth.
only tooth brushes and mouthwash - do not solve the problem. Toothbrushes can't reach the back of the tongue where the bacterial causes of halitosis reside. so although brushing plays an important role in oral hygiene, it is not a halitosis cure.
Tongue scraping, together with proper oral hygiene is the most effective "common" treatment against halitosis.
mouthwash with chlorine dioxide (e.g.Profresh) used after tongue cleaning can really help eliminating chronic halitosis.
hope this answers your query
Regards
Dr. Shesh
i have gone through your query and understand tour concerns.Chronic halitosis is a common problem.people with chronic halitosis suffer from excessive build up of certain halitosis causing bacteria on the back of the tongue. People with chronic halitosis have large amounts of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) produced from the breakdown of proteins by bacteria in the mouth.
only tooth brushes and mouthwash - do not solve the problem. Toothbrushes can't reach the back of the tongue where the bacterial causes of halitosis reside. so although brushing plays an important role in oral hygiene, it is not a halitosis cure.
Tongue scraping, together with proper oral hygiene is the most effective "common" treatment against halitosis.
mouthwash with chlorine dioxide (e.g.Profresh) used after tongue cleaning can really help eliminating chronic halitosis.
hope this answers your query
Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
Bad braeth can be due to poor oral hygiene, GIT problems, sinus infection, tongue coatings, consumption of raw onion, garlic,oral infections, I would suggest you to get acheckup done go for complete mouth scaling and polishing, drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated , clean your tongue with the help of tongue scraper, take multivitamin suplements.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
Bad braeth can be due to poor oral hygiene, GIT problems, sinus infection, tongue coatings, consumption of raw onion, garlic,oral infections, I would suggest you to get acheckup done go for complete mouth scaling and polishing, drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated , clean your tongue with the help of tongue scraper, take multivitamin suplements.
Take care!
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