A member asked:
can acid reflux cause bad breath?
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Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered
38 years experience Dentistry
See below: Yes, see your dentist to rule out any dental pathology in addition.
Answered on Feb 20, 2017
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Yes: Gastric reflux can be quite damaging. Please be evaluated by a Gastroenterologist. And how long has it been since your last Dental check-up. Thermal be other coincidental reasons for your halitosis in addition to gastric reflux.
Answered on Mar 4, 2020
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