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I'm 25. What causes my bad breath?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 25 years old and have bad breath. And I have consulted many dentists for treatment. But no one has any idea about what problem is actually causing bad breath. I usually brush my teeth 2 to 3 times daily.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

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You can opt for the following treatments stepwise. Start using antibacterial or Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash. This is best for bad breath or stinking mouth and halitosis. Use twice a day for two weeks. Another very helpful method for the cure of bad breath is saline water mouth rinses (take a small cup of lukewarm water, add 1/4th teaspoon of salt in it). Do these rinses three times a day for 10 days. It will help.

But chronic halitosis or mouth stinking is not a healthy thing. You must get the cause identified. This bad breath can be due to any systemic problem (like acidity, stomach ulcer, etc.), mouth breathing habit, or poor oral hygiene.

Try to fix the problem accordingly first. If you need scaling, get it done, and then start with mouthwash or mouth rinses. You will get rid of bad breath soon. Two times brushing of teeth, with proper brushing techniques in a day is quite enough, excessive brushing can damage the enamel of your teeth. You can give a follow-up after two weeks. A close picture of your teeth with gums can help me diagnose your cause of mouth stinking more properly.

I hope this helps.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 22, 2019
Reviewed At January 2, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tooba Qazi is an experienced Dental Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She treats conditions affecting the teeth and gums, including tooth repair, extractions, and artificial replacements. Her expertise spans cosmetic dentistry, restorative procedures, and preventive oral care, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smiles while promoting long-term dental health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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