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How to treat breath and bad body smell?

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Mouth odor: As for mouth odor you should rule out gum disease. It also can be from bacteria resident in the back of the mouth, throat and nasal passages. One way to alter the oral, nasal, pharengeal bacteria is to seek more regular professional cleanings and chew xylitol gum. Also foods like garlic and others to help rule out gum disease you can take a self assessment online at www.Poconodentaltest.Com.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Dr. James Donley answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See dentist: See a dentist for the breath problem and a physician for the body smell. *5% of breath problems come from the mouth. You very likely have gum disease. Treating gums disease early can save your teeth and prolong you life because you will have a healthier body.

Answered 2/25/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Exams necessary: When were your last complete dental and medical exams? That's a good place to start to get dental and medical advice regarding those two issues. Both problems should be able to be resolved with proper attention and treatment as necessary.

Answered 4/12/2020

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