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My daughter has bad breath despite impeccable teeth cleaning habits. Why?

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Answered by

Dr. Wajid Hassan

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 14, 2020
Reviewed AtMarch 25, 2021

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My teenage daughter is struggling with bad breath for two years. She has impeccable tooth cleaning habits and consults her dentist every six months. Is this related to sinuses or tonsils? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Wajid Hassan

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Teenagers usually have improper oral hygiene. I suggest you follow these tips to have some relief. Your daughter can use an electric toothbrush. It has a timer in it. When you start using it, push the button. It will stop after two minutes and do not turn it off before it and if possible continue using it for some more time. Start using it from one side of the mouth by placing it at the junction of the gum line and tooth. Keep the head of the brush for four to five seconds. Do not move your brush in scrubbing motion and back and forth. After five seconds, move it to the next adjacent area and keep it there again for five seconds. Do this for cleaning your mouth completely. She can use dental floss. Use it once a day on all the teeth. She can also use Listerine mouth wash 15 ml for 30 seconds. Use them after 30 minutes of brushing. Chew Xylitol gum.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can it occur due to other causes like tonsil stones other than dental issues? She flosses every day.

Answered by Dr. Wajid Hassan

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it can occur due to throat infection, tonsil infection, stomach disorder, and liver disorder. Most often, it is dental-related. But it can be well controlled. Follow the instructions as mentioned above for a month. If it does not help you, consult a doctor soon.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Wajid Hassan
Dr. Wajid Hassan

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