Are tonsil stones the reason behind my bad breath?

Question

Hi doctor,

I always have bad breath and a smelly mouth. Recently, I found stinky tonsil stones.

Is there any antibiotic or treatment available to cure it?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Bad breath or halitosis is a problem where the breath is smelly. It has some causes from food to some disorders. As you have tonsillitis, you can have infections in it. It can be treated by using antibiotics. If you have a recurrent infection in the tonsil, then I suggest you visit an ENT specialist.

If you are not allergic to antibiotics, you can take an Azithromycin tablet once a day for three days. If the infection persists, continue taking it for six days. Take Montral (Montelukast with Levocetirizine) tablet daily after dinner for seven days. Do mouth gargles using Chlorhexidine mouthwash (1:1) two times daily. Maintain oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice daily and floss every day.

I hope this answers your query.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.