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A member asked:
How long does the bad breath last after a tonsillectomy?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hard to say...: Bad breath has so many causes, i can't tell you how long yours will last. It may be from the tonsillectomy, in which case you will lose the halitosis when completely healed. If you had bad breath prior to the tonsillectomy, it may not have been from the tonsils. To determine the cause you may need to see an ENT and/or a dentist.
Answered 5/26/2017
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4: Up to 4 weeks. Try gargling with salt water. Take vit c, no spicy food. No hot food. Cold is good in the beginning.
Answered 7/11/2018
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7-10 days: The bad breath will last until you are able to begin cleaning your mouth again. Also, the surgical site of the tonsillectomy will have to heal enough for you to swallow comfortably.
Answered 7/30/2017
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