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Please share an interesting fact about overcoming bad breath.

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Ignore: Go see a dentist to make sure dentition ; gums are healthy. Treatment of problems may be warranted.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Ignore: See your dentist- it may be caused by a decayed tooth or gum disease mouth dryness.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. John Calvert answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Bad breath is from not flossing which leads to gum disease and really bad breath. Brush your tongue.

Answered 4/15/2014

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Don't be embarrassed to ask your dr to evaluate you for bad breath after you have seen your dentist.

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Ignore: Could be many causes so see the dentist to rule out gum disease,cavities then it will improve.

Answered 5/17/2014

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Chronic bad breath can often be a sign of an ongoing sinus infection.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most: Most bad breath in the mouth comes from bacteria on the back of the tongue or between the teeth.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

"Halitophobics": "Halitophobics" are individuals with an over exaggerated concern of bad breath.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

The: The human nose is the most reliable way to detect bad breath.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

The: The best time to use mouthwash is before bedtime.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bacterial: Bacterial activity that causes bad breath in the mouth is most active in the evening.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bad: Bad breath can be more prominent during a menstrual cycle.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Taking: Taking out your dentures at night, every night, can help with bad breath.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bad: Bad breath can vary with the time of day.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Healthy: Healthy gums lead to fresher breath.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Brushing: Brushing the tongue helps overcome bad breath.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Jita De answered

Specializes in Pathology

Ignore: Quit smoking. Brush with floss twice a day .

Answered 6/8/2014

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Healthy: Healthy gums mean fresher breath.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Flossing: Flossing daily will help keep breath fresh.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Gum: Gum Disease symptoms may be a stand alone situation, or an indicator of a serious problem, c ur Dr.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Floss: Floss daily, brush or scrape top of tongue,brush 2x/day, remove sulfur producing bacteria.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Bad: Bad breath can be postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease, bad teeth, liver disease, more...

Answered 8/14/2014

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Dr. Zahid Ahmed answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Don't forget to brush your tongue to remove debris and bacteria!

Answered 5/14/2015

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Ignore: Reduce bad breath by brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day.

Answered 12/29/2014

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Dr. Deborah Lim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: A 'rubber tip' can be used to clean teeth, strengthen gums, and prevent plaque and cavities.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Ignore: Buy a tongue scraper and use it every morning.

Answered 4/15/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use: Use of tobacco chew can cause gum disease with resulting bad breath.

Answered 5/4/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If: If you sleep with your mouth open it can become dry & cause MORNING BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Post: Post nasal drip is one cause of BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medications: Medications that cause dry mouth can contribute to BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ill-fitting: Ill-fitting dentures can harbor bacteria & may cause BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dentures: Dentures require regular cleaning or it may lead to BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Reflux: Reflux of stomach acids can lead to BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Bad breath can sometimes be related to throat/tonsilar diseases/disorders, so get your neck checked.

Answered 5/7/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BAD: BAD BREATH may be caused by foods like onions or garlic.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some: Some spices can cause BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

People: People who use tobacco products may develop gum disease leading to BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

XEROSTOMIA: XEROSTOMIA = Dry mouth, which can contribute to bad breath.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

GASTROESOPHAGEAL: GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) may contribute to BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tonsil: Tonsil stones may cause BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gum: Gum disease may cause BAD BREATH.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Determine the cause of your halitosis. Once the cause is determined, treatment can be recommended.

Answered 9/9/2015

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Dr. Kirk Churukian answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Flossing: Flossing twice daily, or at least nightly, will remove food particles that can cause bad breath.

Answered 4/11/2016

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