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What Causes Bad Breath?

my question is i have a really Bad breath no mather what i ate or drink any time of the day brushing does'nt help and i also hot a breathing smelling odor witch is also very is very ambarase to talk and seat next close to some one please help me find out what coul be my medical issues i do my dentist fallow up every three month i brush 3 time a day i also fluss please get me an answer please
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well, 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 etc..

You need to get the diagnosis confirmed that us ruling out the exact cause for bad breath and for this consult an Oral Physician..

For now you can start symptomatic treatment to mask the bad smell like gargle with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day..
You should chew mint or menthol 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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What Causes Bad Breath?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well, 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 etc.. You need to get the diagnosis confirmed that us ruling out the exact cause for bad breath and for this consult an Oral Physician.. For now you can start symptomatic treatment to mask the bad smell like gargle with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day.. You should chew mint or menthol 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