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Suggest Remedies For Bad Breath

Posted on Thu, 1 Sep 2016

Question: Hello,
I need a specialist to answer this questions for me please.
I have a bad smell coming from my mouth, I went to my dentist a few time and got a lot of cleaning done but the smell is still there. I can brush now and 5 minutes later the smell come right back. I would like to know what to do in that case.
Sincerely
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to multiple reasons, needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain bad breath can occur due to a number of causes like Poor Oral hygiene, Oral and dental infection, sinus infection etc..

Please answer the following questions so that I can guide you better..
1.Do you have any decayed tooth in mouth or gum infection like gum bleeding, pus discharge from gums etc?
2.Do you observe reduced salivation or dryness in mouth?
3.Is there any white coating present on tongue?
4.Any medical problems or do you take any medication?
5.Do you have a problem of sinus infection like stuffed nose, pain on face post nasal drip etc?
6.Do you have problems like Tonsil stones ?
7.Do you have Acid reflux which has symptoms like chest burning or pain, bitter liquid coming to mouth, sore throat etc?
8.Do you have indigestion problems?

Please revert back with answers..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Hello Dr. No i have none of the above you mention.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult an ENT..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

As per your answer if you do not experience any of the symptoms then also an examination of the throat, tonsils and sinuses along with upper respiratory tract ha to be done to check for any disturbance related to causing bad breath..

As of now you should start gargling with flavoured antiseptic mouthwash..
You should chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums..
Avoid high aroma foods like onion or garlic..
Drink plenty of water..
Do not keep hungry for long hours as it can also cause bad breath and eat small portions of food every after 2-3 hours..
You can also take steam with a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in boiling water to freshen up your breath..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (47 hours later)

Thank you doctor. Can you send me to get an examination done?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a local expert..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Back..

You should consult an ENT specialist in your area and he can advise you on prescription about the investigations needed to be done as per the case suspected after a clinical examination and treatment will be done accordingly..

A clinical examination is a must..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj