A 41-year-old member asked:
Is ammonia smell in you breath a sign of danger?
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Dr. John Vravickanswered
34 years experience
Gum disease: Bacteria that cause gum disease give off certain odor or smells. I would get an evaluation from a periodontist to check you for gum disease. The longer you wait the worse these problems get.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Bad breath : Caused from poor dental health, and may be a sign of other health problems. Also the type of food you eat or other factors like smoking can effect your breath. Rec.: see your dentist to determine the cause of the problem and proper treatment.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
What would cause ammonia smell on breath?
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Poor oral hygiene: is #1 cause for a bad breath. Breath that smells like ammonia or urine or has a fish smell can be a sign of chronic renal failure or helicobacter pylori gastritis. I don't think it is the case. See your PCP for evaluation and labs or your dentist for a professional cleaning and prophylaxis.
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