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What Causes Bad Smell From The Mouth?

Good afternoon, I have been asked many times by my husband if I have farted as it smell very bad (like a fart). My answer to that is NO. I think I have a bad smell coming out of my mouth, when I swallow my own saliva, and I do not notice, nor smell myself. This situation is getting to be very embarrassing. I do not have any tonsils (just in case you ask). I am feeling paranoid lately to even have a discussion with anybody as this smell comes out of my breath but is unnoticeable to me. Can you please advise. Thank you very much.
Fri, 23 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

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

As per your complain 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 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 this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Bad Smell From The Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain 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 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 this helps.. Regards.