A 45-year-old member asked:
What should i do about my bad breath problem?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Dental exam 1st: There are lots of dental and medical reasons for bad taste and bad breath. See the following site for more information: http://smilesapartcosmeticdentist.Com/fresh-breath-control.Htm the most common cause is poor oral hygiene, cavities, and gum problems. Post nasal drip, acid reflux are common medical causes. Start by ruling out the dental ones first.
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Dr. Joel Piehlanswered
Periodontics 52 years experience
Oral hygiene: If proper brushing and flossing along with brushing the tongue doesn't solve the problem, you might have gum disease or other causes.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Bad breath: Halitosis, bad breath is caused by poor dental health, tooth decay and may be a sign of other systemic health problems. Also the type of food you eat or other factors like smoking can effect your breath. Rec.: see a dentist to determine the cause of the problem and proper treatment.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What do you recommend for a bad breath problem?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Corbenanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 41 years experience
Chlorine dioxide : Most bad breath (~90%) actually come from your oral cavity. You need to thoroughly brush and floss and scrape your tongue lightly. The bad breath smell is usually caused by the release of sulfur compounds. You must also see the dentist at least 2 - 4 times a year. Use closys or any chlorine dioxide product that will kill the gram negative anaerobic bacteria.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
How to cure bad breath problem.?
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Dr. SG Ermananswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Find cause: Chronic sinus problems, dental or gum disease, gastric emptying problms are all potential causes. If your dentist have given you a clean bill of oral health, and you are on no medications which can cause salivary gland decrease, you may wabt to see your doctor. Good oral hygiene is imperative, teeth, gums, flossing, and tongue should all be cleansed frequently.
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A male asked:
What cause bad breath? How could fix that problem bad breath
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Dr. Scott Bobbittanswered
Dentistry 33 years experience
See your dentist: Sources: gut, plaque (germs), pus (infection), cavities (rotting tooth). See your dentist to find the reason for yours. Until then: avoid foods that cause it (garlic, onions, certain spices); floss and brush your teeth (every night); use listerine (essential oils help), and cut out the sugar habit to minimize further decay (note--i didn't say "eliminate" decay).
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A 29-year-old female asked:
About bad breath?
11 doctor answers • 18 doctors weighed in
Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Not good: Bad breath is the result of one of either
stomach problems generally found with poor digestion or a mouth infection. You should see your dentist and if there are no problems in your mouth, see your physician.
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