A member asked:

Would removing my wisdom teeth help stop bad breath?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

It may help. : Wisdom teeth may be difficult to keep clean. Developing of gum inflammation near these teeth can lead to disease and odors. However most bad breath originates from the tongue. Get a tongue scrapper or brush the surface of tongue to clean off film and bacteria.

Answered 12/19/2016

854 views

Thank

Bad breath: Bad breath is caused by bacteria on your teeth and gums. The bacteria around the wisdom teeth are only a small part o f breath odor. Good brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings are the solution to bad breath

Answered 12/27/2016

854 views

Thank
Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Halitosis : Dental disease is the most common cause of halitosis. However, one should not anticipate that removing the wisdom teeth would eradicate this problem. If you have chronic tonsil problems, chronic sinusitis, this can cause some bad breath issues. Lastly, gastrointestinal digestive problems also contribute to halitosis in many cases.

Answered 12/20/2016

854 views

Thank
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly...: .. if they are the cause. Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.

Answered 12/19/2016

854 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have bad breath after wisdom tooth extraction, what to do?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers