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How To Treat Severe Bad Breath?

I have a chronic bad breath ,done every possible treatment nothing work for me .now the last is to see agastrointestinal doctor which they may come from my stomach.my deadly disease is destroying my social life,occupation and my whole life.what should I do now
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..Bad breath (halitosis- causes includes 1) bacteria (germs) or debris that builds up within the mouth,2)associated with a dry mouth is caused by a reduction in the cleansing mechanism of the mouth as a result of reduced flow of saliva, 3)Chemicals in foods can get into the bloodstream, and then be breathed out from the lungs, 4)smoking 5)Crash dieting or fasting-sweet smell on the breath-due to chemicals called ketones being made by the breakdown of fat. 6)Food stuck between teeth. Plaque, calculus and gum disease.Coating on the back of the tongue. treatment includes.Aim to get into a regular habit of good oral hygiene - in particular, teeth brushing and cleaning between teeth.mouth washes, chewing gums could be used..if it is Halitophobia - fear of bad breath..plz consult a oral periodontist, gastroenterologist and for halitophobia a psychologist..hope it helps,tc

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How To Treat Severe Bad Breath?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..Bad breath (halitosis- causes includes 1) bacteria (germs) or debris that builds up within the mouth,2)associated with a dry mouth is caused by a reduction in the cleansing mechanism of the mouth as a result of reduced flow of saliva, 3)Chemicals in foods can get into the bloodstream, and then be breathed out from the lungs, 4)smoking 5)Crash dieting or fasting-sweet smell on the breath-due to chemicals called ketones being made by the breakdown of fat. 6)Food stuck between teeth. Plaque, calculus and gum disease.Coating on the back of the tongue. treatment includes.Aim to get into a regular habit of good oral hygiene - in particular, teeth brushing and cleaning between teeth.mouth washes, chewing gums could be used..if it is Halitophobia - fear of bad breath..plz consult a oral periodontist, gastroenterologist and for halitophobia a psychologist..hope it helps,tc