Dr. Bindia
Otolaryngology (E.N.T)
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Hello doctor,
I went to the dentist because I am having bad breath problem whole day from last eight years. This bad breath is also there after brushing. The doctor did scaling and polishing and gave me a mouthwash (Chlorhexidine gluconate solution) but it did not work. I am still having bad breath. One of the dentist suggested me to go for ENT. When I wake up in the morning my mouth smells very very bad, then after brushing also my mouth start smelling after few minutes, brushing two times a day did not make any effect on my bad breath. My friends say you have unusual smell in your mouth because of which I am not able to talk with anyone. This unpleasant smell is not for some time, it is the whole day. Do not know why. Please help me. X-ray paranasal sinuses were done and ENT specialist said everything is fine.
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The patient is suffering from halitosis or GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. See your dentist regularly, at least twice a year. Stop smoking and chewing tobacco-based products. Cut down on coffee, drink plenty of water to help prevent your mouth from becoming dry, chew sugar-free gum after eating to stimulate the flow of saliva which will help clean away any remaining food particles. Keep a log of the foods you eat. I suggest taking capsule Rabelet (Rabeprazole) BD empty stomach seven days, tablet Anxit (Alprazolam) 0.25 mg HS for seven days. Also, take opinion from gastroenterologist and ENT laryngoscopic examination.
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