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How long does it take for you to get rid of bad breath after a tonsillectomy?
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Soon: Bad breath is effect of a cause. There are several causes of bad breath. Sulpher compounds generated from decomposed food particles in and aroubd teeth, gums, tongue, tonsils, and food you eat.
Answered 8/12/2016
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As soon as healed: Tonsillectomy is done when tonsils are enlarged and cause obstruction and infection in the throat. Often times enlarged tonsils cause bad breath too. Surgery is done to remove them and prevent repeated problems. Bad breath is caused by a large number of bacteria in the mouth, especially in infected tonsils decreases as soon as tissues start to heal after tonsillectomy.
Answered 5/24/2016
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