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Bad breath problem
Iam having bad breath problem even after brushing teeth.
I use some mints too but they r also helpless.
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Bad breath has many causes
1. First and foremost being the deposits on teeth.
2. Sometimes infections like sinusitis or due to cold and cough also there is complaint of bad breath
3.,gastric upset or gastric problems also sometimes have pts complaining with bad breath.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist and get proper clinical examination. A deep scaling is the first thing suggested to solve the problem
Health Tips
Warm salt water rinses
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Dr. Arvind M.S
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19 yrs exp
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Please get cleaning and polishing done by a dentist.Try warm salt water rinsing three times daily for about a week.You may find some improvement.If bad breath still persists then get a thorough general check up done because some general medical conditions also cause bad breath.
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