How can i cure bad breath?

See your dentist: In the majority of cases, the cause of bad breath, or halitosis, is the product of bacteria in the mouth. The proper diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment. See your dentist for Halimeter test, diagnosis and bad breath treatment that depends on its cause. Good luck.

See a dentist: If your teeth are not the source of this (often due to disease of the gums), a search for the source (sinus infection, esophageal diverticulus, tonsillar disease and other conditions may cause this. Cannot suggest corrective measures until you know what is responsible.

Determine the cause: Halitosis can be caused by so many different factors, including but not limited to gum disease, cavities, acid reflux, sinus infection, diet, and tonsil stones. Once the cause is determined, a corrective course of treatment can be recommended. See your PCP and dentist.

See your dentist: See your dentist. Have the dentist rule out decay and periodontal disease. Have enhanced hygiene-- brushing at a forty five degree angle between the tooth and the gingiva, flossing correctly, using a tongue scraper and possibly a prescribed rinse. If the etiology is not determined to be dental, a MD consult may be needed.

Depends on cause: There are many causes of bad breath, both of dental and medical origin. There is no real "cure". You can prevent or treat bad breath based upon what is causing it. For example-(a shower will make you clean, but that will not prevent you from getting dirty). See the following website for some guidance or speak to your dentist (or physician).

Where is it?: You must first find out where it is coming from? It could be your mouth (teeth or tongue), throat (tonsils or adenoids) or even stomach (hiatal hernia) before you can come up with a cure.

Self diagnose it!: Other than common food odors that come from ingesting garlic etc. Entering the blood and exit the lungs (or rare stomach malignancies) most bad breath comes from the surface of the tongue, ;/or from between the teeth. Floss twice daily. (skipping one day is like not flossing at all). And brush your tongue, with a touch of toothpaste, the farther back the better. Odds on, bad breath reduced.

Bad breath: Other than some relatively uncommon causes (neoplasms, GERD, diabetes, tonsil stones) most bad breath is caused by sulfur producing bacteria. Most often from 1) bacteria collecting on surface of tongue, use tongue scraper or brush tongue daily) or 2) most commonly, gum disease from food/bacteria getting trapped between teeth and under the gums. Floss daily (EVERY day). See your Dentist.

Determine the cause: Then start care. Your halitosis may be coming from periodontal problems, cavities, infections, or acid reflux. Once the cause is determined then treatment can be instituted.