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Halitosis at its peak
I am 29 year old...and since the age of 16, this bad breath started... after brushing also this breath doesn't go...
I started sitting with a boy in school , he was having this problem of bad breath...but i don't know how it became communicable to me...
I visited dentist first, she did scaling and polishing and gave chlohexidine mouthwash...it didn't worked at all...
Than i went to ENT , he did examination ...he gave some medicines with rabeprazol...but it didn't worked too.
Please help me , I am not able to talk to anyone because of this bad breath...
It's not because of smoking as i started smoking at the age of 20 and bad breath started from 16...
Its becoming worse day by day...please help me sir/mam...I am not able to talk to anyone...
Which doctor to visit...or if you are the correct person than let me know , I will consult online...
I am serious...
I brush two times in morning than two times in night.
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The most common cause of halitosis is bad oral hygiene.
If particles of food are left in the mouth, their breakdown by bacteria produces sulfur compounds.
Keeping the mouth hydrated can reduce mouth odor.
The best treatment for bad breath is regular brushing, flossing, and hydration.
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Visit a local dentist and get it clinically evaluated. If your oral hygeine is good with no cavities and no impacted wisdom teeth,then would suggest to meet gastroenterologist to rule out GERD.
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Quit smoking as it might be the potential cause of your bad breath.
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Quit smoking 🚬 and when did you get to your last scaling done.
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please get a sacling done every 6 months
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Quit smoking and abstain from all types of Tobacco
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Please do visit a gastroenterologist and also get one PNS xray done with following it up with your ENT surgeon or Maxillofacial Surgeon to rule out any sinus pathologies.
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Just add warm saline gargle in your routine two times
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
First of all don’t stress too much
It’s a common dental problem
Oral prophylaxis if done diligently should solve your problem
Always clean your tongue thoroughly whenever you are brushing
Brushing twice thrice doesn’t matter but what matters most is your brushing technique
You can contact to learn proper brushing technique
Moreover plz check if you have decayed teeth and any gastric issues
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Start flossing regularly
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Get a routine dental check up done once again to rule out any dental caries.
If your dental health is good, I would suggest you meet a Gastroenterologist and check for any gastric related problems.
Meet the ENT and get your sinuses checked.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.
I certainly understand your concern.
Check with your dentist for any cavities, spaces between your teeth,impacted wisdom teeth,gums if everything is fine then,Check your gut health if that's fine ,then meet an ENT specialist for sinusitis and bronchitis.
Rule out the cause and you will get better results.
If your constantly using mouth wash it will make your oral cavity more dry,and that ll lead to bad breath.
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Check if ur taking more acidic,spicy and junk food,plz do cut it down .
Hope your question is answered
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please visit a gastro specialist
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