How to get rid of bad breath permanently?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have been suffering from bad breath since last year and my mouth gets dry and I feel a different taste in my mouth. I underwent teeth cleaning two years back. Kindly suggest a permanent solution for this.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
Bad breath also known as halitosis, can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, etc. You should consult an otolaryngologist (a physician who is trained in diagnosing and treating the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat) and get yourself evaluated. Thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected causes can help in diagnosis. Treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below-
- Start gargling with flavored mouthwash twice a day.
- Chew-flavored sugar-free chewing gum.
- Do warm saline gargles twice a day.
- Limit the intake of high-aroma foods like onion and garlic.
- Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.
- Chewing cardamom will also help in refreshing your breath especially when you are around people to mask bad breath.
I hope this has helped you.
Thank you.
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