Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir
Dentistry
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Hi doctor,
I am suffering from tonsil stones and bad breath. I have had this problem for many years. I am not able to digest food sometimes.
Please help me.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Bad breath is a condition caused by many factors and chronic tonsillitis or tonsil infection is one of them. Tonsillitis, over some time, can lead to tonsilloliths (tonsil stones). I would advise you to make an appointment with your nearest dentist and then with the ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist to eliminate any other cause.
Meanwhile, I would suggest you do oral rinses with Chlorhexidine mouthwash on alternate days for about a month and maintain good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily and floss regularly. Also, clean your tongue regularly after having meals.
Thank you.
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