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Would Tonsil Surgery Help In Curing Tonsile Stones With Bad Smell Causing Bad Breath?
I have noticed tonsile stones now and then, which smells so owful.Few close people told me that I have bad breath, although all my teeth are healthy and shining.Would surgery of tonsils help against bad breath which is embaracing, or there might be other cause?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
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Yes, tonsils can be a source of bad breath and tonsillectomy will help you. please meet your ent doctor to discuss this and for further advice, meanwhile you can start gargling with chlorhexidine mouth wash 2-3 times a day , after food , it will help.
Thanks
Yes, tonsils can be a source of bad breath and tonsillectomy will help you. please meet your ent doctor to discuss this and for further advice, meanwhile you can start gargling with chlorhexidine mouth wash 2-3 times a day , after food , it will help.
Thanks
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