Please am having a bad breath, i have been to the dentist and it's still the same. help me because it's embarrassing, thank you?

Consider reflux: Acid reflux, after dental causes, is the second most common cause of bad breath. Avoid spicy, acidic, fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine and start ranitidine bid or Omeprazole daily. If no change then might be from chronic tonsil or sinus infection. Rarely is it a metabolic problem.

Tongue or tonsils?: Do you brush your tongue? If yes, have ENT (ear nose and throat) check out your tonsils.

Many possibilities: Brush your tongue and teeth often, there are many rinses available, see your md for possible GI problems.

Other causes: Halitosis can also be caused by diet, acid reflux, sinus infection, etc. If you dentist is abbsolutely sure that there are no cavities, open margins on fillings or crowns, or periodontal disease, you may want to consider consulting with a gastroenterologist regarding other causes. All the best..

There are multiple c: A dentist needs to check for possible decay, the presence of periodontal disease ie pockets retaining food your physician needs to rule out stomach problems and possible side effects from drugs.

More information: See the following website for more information on bad breath and possible causes. It might be dental or medical in origin and there are specific mouth rinses that can be helpful when all other causes are ruled out. http://smilesapartcosmeticdentist.com/fresh-breath-control.htm.