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How to manage bad breath despite good oral hygiene?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I notice I have bad breath no matter how well I maintain proper teeth hygiene. What can help me in this regard? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Honey Nandwani

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to a number of causes, such as poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist and get evaluated, as a thorough clinical evaluation, depending upon suspected causes, can help in your treatment.

Treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. As of now, you should start gargling with a flavored mouthwash twice a day. You should chew a flavored sugar-free chewing gum. Do warm saline gargles twice a day. You also need to limit the intake of high-aroma foods like onions and garlic. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 16, 2017
Reviewed At January 7, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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

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