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How do i cure halitosis along with white tongue and excess mucus and phlegm?

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Brush your tongue: I would start with a good dental cleaning and exam to rule out a dental source for the halitosis! i would also start brushing your tongue several times a day and use a tooth paste and mouth rinse called "breath rx" from discus dental.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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