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What Causes Bad Breath Even After Using Mouth Wash?

hello, I am a 31 year old female, I suffer from bad breath no matter how much I brush my teeth, tongue or use mouth wash. I go to the dentist every six months no visible problem other than a normal cavity treatment. no stomach problems what so ever or constipatation, I am even taking fibers to regulate. what could be the problem?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi ! gone through your query.

Diabetes is one among the medical conditions causing halitosis.
You did not post blood sugar levels. check HBA1C every 3 months.
Make sure diabetes is under good control.
Get professional scaling done every 4-6 months.
Brush twice daily. Floss once a day.
Mouth wash thrice a week(diluted in 1:1 ratio with water).Do not overuse mouth wash.

Smoking,other tobacco habits,old unclean denture and gum infection can also cause this.
Diabetics,liver and kidney disease ,tonsillitis and other respiratory infections potentially cause halitosis.
Check if you have a low salivary flow.
If any of the above includes your general health, this has to be corrected immediately.
Use saliva substitutes if you suffer low saliva flow.
Keep away garlic,onion,tobacco products.
Have plenty fluids., 3-3.5 liters per day.Keep hydrated.
regards.
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Dentist,  Dr. Neha Sumra's  Response
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

There are various reasons for bad breathe like:-
- poor oral hygiene
- gastroesophegeal disorder
- smoking
- low carbohydrate diet
- acidic beverage & food like onion, garlic
- medications

You rule out the exact cause & get treated accordingly.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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What Causes Bad Breath Even After Using Mouth Wash?

Hi ! gone through your query. Diabetes is one among the medical conditions causing halitosis. You did not post blood sugar levels. check HBA1C every 3 months. Make sure diabetes is under good control. Get professional scaling done every 4-6 months. Brush twice daily. Floss once a day. Mouth wash thrice a week(diluted in 1:1 ratio with water).Do not overuse mouth wash. Smoking,other tobacco habits,old unclean denture and gum infection can also cause this. Diabetics,liver and kidney disease ,tonsillitis and other respiratory infections potentially cause halitosis. Check if you have a low salivary flow. If any of the above includes your general health, this has to be corrected immediately. Use saliva substitutes if you suffer low saliva flow. Keep away garlic,onion,tobacco products. Have plenty fluids., 3-3.5 liters per day.Keep hydrated. regards.