Diet: If dental/oral hygiene is good then diet is the next most common cause of bad breath. First things to eliminate from the diet is all garlic, onions and peppers. It will take about 3 days for these substances to be cleared from the body.
Answered 2/22/2013
6k views
Sinus?: I assume that his dentist has said he has no dental problems. Usually a foul breath as you describe can be caused by an infected sinus. Other causes can be tonsils, or stomach issues. First rule out teeth and gums, then sinus, and then move onto the less likely causes.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.6k views
Periodontal Disease: He can allso use use of a tongue cleaner. The use of an antimicrobial mouthrinse may also help. I recommend smart mouth advanced mouthrinse. Make sure periodontal disease is not the underlying cause.
Answered 10/24/2017
5.4k views
Could be...: Could be a dental problem like decay, oral infection, or gum disease. Could be due to what he eats. In any case, he should see a dentist for a definitive answer.
Answered 11/24/2013
5.4k views
Med & dental causes: Problems with bad breath can be related to oral hygiene (i.e., caries, periodontal disease, insufficient saliva) or due to general medical problems such as sinusitis, gastric reflux, diabetes etc. Smoking is a major cause of ad breath. Smoking is a major cause alsorecommend starting with a dental evaluation. If that doesn’t turn up the cause – then recommend eval by your physician. Take care.
Answered 9/26/2017
5.3k views
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question