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What are the reasons for the daily worsening of bad breath?

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Hello doctor,

My mouth smells bad. The problem is increasing day by day. Please suggest something because it creates a very bad impression in front of everyone.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Beryl F

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Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Bad breath or halitosis can be due to dental and non-dental reasons. Dental reasons include accumulation of tartar or calculus on the teeth, gum disease, failed fillings or crowns, multiple cavities, tongue deposits, and impacted wisdom teeth. The most common cause is calculus. A complete scaling and polishing (teeth and gum cleaning) procedure should be done to remove these deposits, and the bad breath stops instantly.

Non-dental reasons like gastric ulcers, acidity, other digestive or sinus-related issues, and throat infections can also cause bad breath. Visit your dentist to know the reason for your bad breath and get it treated. Unfortunately, mouthwashes, mints, or home remedies do not give permanent relief.

I hope this helps. For further queries, I would be happy to help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Beryl F
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anuthanyaa. R
Published At May 20, 2022
Reviewed At October 29, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

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Education:

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Dr. Anuthanyaa is a Dental Surgeon who has an impeccable interest in serving people. She graduated BDS from J. K. K. Nataraja Dental College and Hospital, Bhavani. She is a part of the medical reviewer team at iCliniq, a global telemedicine platform. She is actively involved in surgical procedures and has a proven record of managing patients utilizing exceptional communication skills.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

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