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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Halitosis

I have chronic halitosis which I've had my entire life. I'm nearly 57. Its soul destroying.
I don't smoke, drink very little alcohol, drunk plenty of water, exercise daily and have my teeth checked regularly. I'm one of eight siblings and the only one with the problem.
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain Chronic Halitosis or bad breath 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 etc..
You should consult an Oral Physician 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 flavoured sugar-free 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.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain Chronic Halitosis or bad breath 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 etc.. You should consult an Oral Physician 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 flavoured sugar-free 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.