Question 1

my breath smells really bad in the morning. how can i prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Brush at night: Brush your teeth before going to bed and scrape/brush your tongue. If this doesn't help, see your dentist for a comprehensive dental examination.

Question 2

my 9mos old daughter got her last hep booster and flu shot at her appointment this morning. now her breath smells bad/funny/off. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes after shots the immune system is stimulated and this can happen. Is your daughter eating and drinking normally?   Make sure she is not dehydrated.  If she is generally acting normally  and there are no other symptom, then don't worry, just  keep an eye on her.  And clean her teeth with a soft toothbrush.

Question 3

whenever i wake up my mouth/breath smells very bad even after brushing. when i get early in morning i get allergy type condition i get cough nd cold?

Accepted Answer

Morning halitosis: It could be many things including but not limited to post nasal drip, periodontal (gum) disease, an infection, heavy subgingival calculus, etc. Start by seeing a dentist for a complete and thorough examination. You might also be referred to a physician for a consultation if your dentist suspects a medical and not dental cause.

Question 4

dry mouth feels like i have bad breath. yellowish tongue in morning, white the whole day. also feel like my salvia smells. i brush twice/day and floss?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: Have you tried a tongue scraper?  Most of what you see on your tongue is bacteria which can cause bad breath. A tongue scraper removes most of the bacteria. You can find a tongue scraper at the drug store. I find they work better than brushing your tongue with a toothbrush.

Question 5

how can i have breath that doesn't smell so bad? i brush my teeth in the morning & at night & floss & use mouthwash as well. what can i use that will help it not smell? i have morning breath & sore throat

Accepted Answer

Halitosis: Consult your doctor to manage sore throat and advice if there is connection with infection and bad breath.

Question 6

my breath smells, i do not eat junk food. when i get up in the morning i find small quantity of blood in spit.why is it so?

Accepted Answer

Bad smell: It is ussually due to gingivitis, so have a dentist look your gum and clean it for you.

Question 7

hi! i had 2 wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago,i lost some stiches this morning,i can see a hole in the extraction site,breath smells,no pain,its normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Try to keep area clean with gentle rinses. Avoid smoking . Use drinking straw with caution. It's normal to loose the stitches. Normal healing.

Question 8

hi doctor, i have been feeling unwell since yesterday morning,had a slight lost of taste and smell which gradually came back, slight shortness of breath and sore throat and dry nostrils.

Accepted Answer

Get Covid test: Your symptoms may represent Covid 19 infection, so please call your doc to arrange for a test, and quarantine until you know for sure.

Question 9

can smoking a pipe make your breath smell bad in the long run?

Accepted Answer

No: Most effects of smoking, including a pipe, go away in a few days, or at most, a few weeks. Persistant bad breath can mean other oral health problems, including gingivitis or dental caries, and can also result from systemic problems like liver trouble or gastrointestinal diseases.  Pipe smoking is associated with cancer of the oral cavity and throat. See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

why does my breath smell terrible? my friends tell me it smells bad but i don't smell it?

Accepted Answer

:  Different conditions involving your mouth, nose, teeth, and stomach has been known to cause bad breath.  Just to name a few, smoking, dry mouth, food particles around teeth, poor dental hygiene, chronic tonsillitis with stone formation, sinus infection, and chronic gastroesophageal reflux.  Consult a dentist and your primary care doctor to sort these out.

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Why does breath smell bad in the morning

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My breath smells really bad in the morning. how can i prevent this?

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My 9mos old daughter got her last hep booster and flu shot at her appointment this morning. now her breath smells bad/funny/off. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Whenever i wake up my mouth/breath smells very bad even after brushing. when i get early in morning i get allergy type condition i get cough nd cold?

A member asked:

Dry mouth feels like i have bad breath. yellowish tongue in morning, white the whole day. also feel like my salvia smells. i brush twice/day and floss?

A member asked:

How can i have breath that doesn't smell so bad? i brush my teeth in the morning & at night & floss & use mouthwash as well. what can i use that will help it not smell? i have morning breath & sore throat

A member asked:

My breath smells, i do not eat junk food. when i get up in the morning i find small quantity of blood in spit.why is it so?

A member asked:

Hi! i had 2 wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago,i lost some stiches this morning,i can see a hole in the extraction site,breath smells,no pain,its normal?

A member asked:

Hi doctor, i have been feeling unwell since yesterday morning,had a slight lost of taste and smell which gradually came back, slight shortness of breath and sore throat and dry nostrils.

A member asked:

Can smoking a pipe make your breath smell bad in the long run?

A member asked:

Why does my breath smell terrible? my friends tell me it smells bad but i don't smell it?

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