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Oh also someone says the way your breath smells u can detect strep? should i be worried getting every six months so it's twice a school yr.

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Bad breathe: Dental disease is the most common cause of breath odor. See a dentist asap for an exam. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. Strep does not have a distinct odor but periodontal infections do.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Halitosis,bad breath: also called Halitosis and is caused from poor dental health, and may be a sign of other health problems. Also the type of food you eat or other factors like smoking can effect your breath. Rec.: see an oral medicine (dentist-specialist) to determine the cause of the problem and proper treatment. Many options and cures are available. You cannot detect strep by the bad breath.

Answered 5/21/2014

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