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Man with very bad breath spoke close to me for 10 min.woke up this morning, and incidentally breathed into blanket, and felt for the first time in my life like i had same exact distinct bad breath odor.could this man have transferred bacteria to me?
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Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. I am unaware of anyone "catching" bad breath from someone else. Address the above issues to determine the cause of your halitosis.
Answered 3/5/2023
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No, your bad breath is caused by your sulfur forming bacteria, not someone else's. Bacteria that live mostly between your teeth where t'brush can't reach, on your tongue, on tonsils, etc. Are you flossing daily, using a tongue scraper, brushing 2x/day for 2 full minutes by the clock? Are your gums healthy, no sinus or tonsil problems? Have u been evaluated for GERD, Diabetes?
Answered 3/5/2023
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