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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Halitosis

Hi doc. I have a very serious problem that has crippled my social life. I suffer from chronic halotosis and have not been able to identify the cause hence finding has a solution has been a problem. I have tried regular mouthwashes and even listerine but still not able to do away with halitosis. I have also tried colgate 12 hour antigerm protection and even baking soda but still nothing. Its even worse when i wake up in the morning as my saliva us extremely smelly and brown in colour. I brush my teeth and tongue everyday so poor oral hygiene cannot be the cause. However during my childhood i didnt quite observe oral hygiene seriously. What could be the cause and what solution can be the solution. Kindly help im suffering.
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain bad breath also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, tonsil stones or tonsilloliths,post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux,respiratory infections, diabetes etc..

As you have bad smelling and brownish saliva in morning it can be probably due to Acid reflux..

You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis..
Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms..

As of now you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day..
You should chew flavored sugarfree chewing gum..
Do warm saline gargles twice a day..
Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic..
Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Halitosis

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain bad breath also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, tonsil stones or tonsilloliths,post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux,respiratory infections, diabetes etc.. As you have bad smelling and brownish saliva in morning it can be probably due to Acid reflux.. You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis.. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.. As of now you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day.. You should chew flavored sugarfree chewing gum.. Do warm saline gargles twice a day.. Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.. Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene.. Hope this helps.. Regards.