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Long-term Sufferer Of Halitosis, Bad Smell In Mouth, Stressed, Hungry. Solution ?

I am writing to you as a long-term sufferer of halitosis. My halitosis stems from my stomach and has nothing to do with oral hygiene or nasal issues. I have had it since puberty (as far as I'm aware, although I might have had it earlier), I'm now 37 and I can't put up with it any more. It occurs when I am tense, anxious, stressed, hungry and gets worse when I drink alcohol, suggesting that it has gastric origins or is possibly related to hormonal issues. If I experience a mixture of some or all of these things (such as drinking while hungry) my breath is like a weapon of mass destruction! It is most definitely not imagined as people regularly turn away when I speak to them, I have even had people retch in front of me. I've been told that it smells of 'really bad fart', faeces or 'eggy'. When it's at its worst it can fill a small room. Do you think a gastoenterologist might be able to help?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Halitosis is usually occurs due to -poor oral hygiene maintenance.
I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done by a dentist.
Use soft bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth involving all aspects of teeth.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take plenty of fruits and leafy vegetables.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Decayed teeth has to be restored.
Hope this helps.
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Long-term Sufferer Of Halitosis, Bad Smell In Mouth, Stressed, Hungry. Solution ?

Hello, Halitosis is usually occurs due to -poor oral hygiene maintenance. I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done by a dentist. Use soft bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth involving all aspects of teeth. Maintain oral hygiene well. Take plenty of fruits and leafy vegetables. Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Decayed teeth has to be restored. Hope this helps.