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Halitosis

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 have had chronic bad breath for a very long time. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female. I have been suffering from chronic bad breath for a very long time. However, my teeth and gums are fine.  Read Full »

Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a misconception that bad breath is due to dental problems, but that is not always true. The patients remain untreated because of so many social and psychological issues. The bad breath can also be due to, Diabetes. Smoking. Lung infection. Chest disea...  Read Full »

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