A 52-year-old member asked:
What should I do about my bad breath problem?
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Dr. Gary Sandler answered
53 years experience in Dentistry
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.
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
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