Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. The common causes of bad breath are poor oral hygiene, tobacco, foods like garlic and onions, xerostomia (dry mouth), certain drugs, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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I am suffering from bad breath. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from bad breath. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Bad breath or halitosis is mainly caused by food deposition in the gum and poor oral hygiene, so once a month, do scaling (ultrasonic cleaning) of your teeth in a dental clinic. Maybe your brushing is not proper, so you need to know the... Read Full »
Why do I have bad breath despite using mouthwash?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been facing bad breath and mouth odor issues for many years. However, my oral hygiene is good, and I am using mouthwash, but the effect of mouthwash does not last even for an hour. Kindly tell me the exact treatment to get rid of bad breath. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad mouth odor (halitosis) is caused by food deposits, plaque, tartar (calculus), etc. The food deposit forms a thin film that is easily removable, but when it is calcified, it is very difficult to remove by simple brushing. Therefore, I suggest you do ultrasonic sca... Read Full »