A member asked:

I have bad breath. a thick layer on my tongue appears whenever i wake up. i have tried thrush drops, thrush tablets, corsodyl mouthwash, tongue scrape?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dentist?: Have you seen a dentist and explained the problem to your dentist who can actually examine you, along with taking a complete dental and medical history? That's what i would recommend and the best way to diagnose your problem and suggest a remedy.

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr. Travis Campbell answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Gum disease: Gum disease (bacterial infection between the gums and teeth) is the most common cause of bad breath. Have your dentist check a periodontal screening (should be done yearly). Gerd or acid reflux would be another common cause. Research shows listerine is the best rated mouthwash for killing bacteria.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Gum bleeding: Bleeding gum surrounding teeth will lead to production of variable sulfur compounds (vsc) and cause bad breath. Thus a good teeth cleaning will help to reduce the bleeding gum and thus relieve bad breath.

Answered 2/17/2013

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