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Have smelly breath in the morning im scared this is candida which can become cancerous, will i die if it is?

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See below: This could be a sign of acid reflux. You could also have tonsilar crypts where food can get trapped in the tonsils and cause bad breath. See your primary for an exam and an evaluation.

Answered 1/27/2014

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Whoa: The two previous physicians have given you good advice. Right now, get out the dental floss, use it and also run it across the back of your tongue. More like than not, this will solve things. If not, use a penlight and look for a white tonsil-stone which you might remove. Candida causes neither bad breath nor cancre despite the "pop" disinformation websites.

Answered 6/22/2013

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Dr. R Lee Hinson answered

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Morning breath: Is an issue for many people. It is not necessarily related to candia alone, there are many bacteria responsible as well. Please brush, floss, and thoroughly clean your tongue w a tongue scraper before bedtime. This is your best attack for morning breath that concerns you. You won't die from this issue but is still important to be thorough with oral hygiene for many reasons other than bad breath!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Candida and Cancer: Although I have seen some websites & reports linking candida as a possible contributing cause of some cancers, to my knowledge, no peer-reviewed articles in medical journals support that theory. Simply visit your dentist to find out the cause of your morning breath, rule out candida in your mouth & get a full soft tissue cancer screening. Poor oral hygiene & a dry mouth are the most likely causes.

Answered 6/18/2015

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