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How can I treat chronic halitosis lasting 15 years?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 26-year-old female. I am suffering from halitosis for the past 15 years. Consulted many doctors and they could not find out the reason. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If it is such a long history, it will surely need good investigation, medication and regular check-ups. And as you are saying it is not possible in your area I can only give you oral home remedies which may or may not work without timely scaling.

This condition can either be related to your mouth or to your stomach even. Many a times this may be due to stomach conditions, upsets or poor oral hygiene.

For now I would suggest you to get a full mouth scaling and root planning done if possible in your area, after that follow these:

Drink plenty of water.

Avoid things like raw garlic, onion.

Take more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Chew parsley, it helps.

Clean your tongue after you are done with tooth brushing.

Floss at least once daily.

Rinse off properly after every meal and clean your teeth with fingers.

Do warm water and salt rinse three to four times daily.

Do not take in more of sugary things as they stay for longer time in your oral cavity and cause bad breath.

Keep clove in your mouth.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 31, 2019
Reviewed At April 16, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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

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