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I have bad breath every minute of the day. is it some sort of disease?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Gum disease: If you have bad breath every minute of the day, you must have an oral infection that is draining or your gum always bleed probably due to uncontrolled gingivitis or periodontal disease. Schedule with a dentist/periodontist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Answered 5/10/2013

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