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What Causes Bad Breath?
I’ve tried so many different remedies to get rid of bad breath. I’ve had tons of dental work done, had sinus surgery, thyroid surgery tried so many different mouthwashes. It seems the odor is worse after I eat. I take food enzyme pills to help my food digest. I also take probiotics. I’ve had a colonoscopy and the procedure with the camera down my stomach. Dr didn’t see anything. What could be causing this embarrassing odor?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Bad breath also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etcetera.
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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Bad breath also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etcetera.
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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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