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I suffer from chronic bad breath. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chronic bad breath, and I do not know what to do. I brush, floss, and rinse twice daily, and I even scrape my tongue, but there is still a white coating on my tongue. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. If you have a white coating at the back of the tongue, it can be either due to lack of cleaning in that area due to inaccessibility or due to fungal infections causing thrush. I would suggest you get a clinical examination done by a dentis... Read Full »
Despite good oral hygiene, why do I still have bad breath?
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? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist and ge... Read Full »
I am suffering from mouth odor and weird taste. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have mouth odour and taste of something wrong in my mouth. I scrap my younger every day thrice or more. Nothing affects me. What to do? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to a number of causes, such as poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist a... Read Full »
I have had bad breath for four years. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from bad breath for more than four years. I consulted with the dentist but did not get rid of my bad breath. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaint, bad breath is also known as halitosis. It can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes. You should consult an oral physician o... Read Full »
What can be the cause of bad breath despite brushing twice a day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. My question is about oral health. In spite of brushing my teeth twice a day, I have bad breath. Please tell me why. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath, also known as halitosis can occur due to many reasons like poor oral hygiene, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. I suggest you consult a dentist and get evaluated. Thorough clinical evaluation and investigatio... Read Full »
I have bad breath. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18-years-old. Bad breath is a problem for me. I just transferred schools and after two days rumors had already been spread by a girl sitting next to me. I really have no true friends, just a best friend that is by my side. I would love to change that and be a little bit social like I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bad breath also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral, dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes etc. You should consult a de... Read Full »
I have been suffering from bad breath since childhood. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Since childhood, I have suffered from mouth odor or bad breath. Now at 34 years, it is getting worse. Once I open my mouth to speak, people run or cover their noses or turn away from me. As a result, I have lost every confidence I could ever have. It has affected me in all areas of my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As per your complaint, bad breath, or halitosis, can occur due to several causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. You shoul... Read Full »
I have been suffering from bad breath for the past five years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from bad breath. I feel uncomfortable talking to my colleagues and sharing work problems with seniors. Is there any permanent medical treatment for severe bad breath? I have been suffering from it for the past five years.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to several causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory diseases, diabetes, etc. You should con... Read Full »