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Serious bad breath
Good afternoon...Am having serious bad breath.. Which I have tried non-alcoholic mouthwash...antibiotics...and there is no stone in my tonsils...But the metallic taste is coming from the tonsils which make the breath bad..Have went to dental clinic they say am fine but am not. But what I noticed is that when I wake in the morning I don't have the taste.,but after minutes I start having it and makes the breath bad..,,am seriously fed up of cover ups..pls what can I do cos am not financially okay
You need to visit a specialist dentist preferably an oral medicine specialist for diagnosis
Next Steps
in the meanwhile do warm salt water gargle thrice daily for as long as you want..
try chlohex plus mouth wash...same duration for two weeks..brush twice daily and also brush your tongue...
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Bad breath can have many causes. Oral factors like plaque and tartar can cause gum inflammation and bad breath. But it can also be caused by sinus problems, stomach issues and acidity etc. please get a thorough evaluation to diagnose the cause of your problem
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Continue twice a day brushing and mouthwash
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