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What Causes Halitosis Without Any Other Symptoms?

i have chronic strong halitosis and my doctor wants to test me for h pylori. ive been to many doctors over the years and nobody ever mentioned this. i saw several specialists, ent, had tonsils out. tested for food allergies. is this something new. i need help
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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Hello,

Read your query, understand your concern see as you have halitosis there is nothing to be worried so much this halitosis can he due some reasons which include not having proper oral hygiene, dry mouth , gingival or periodontal problems , decayed tooth, or it can be related to some illness like salivary gland disorders, sinus infection, bronchitis , pneumonia, or acid reflux .
You can do is maintain proper oral hygiene , properly brush your teeth twice daily, do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily, Do luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day, clean your tongue properly using tongue cleaner.
Consult dentist and go for oral examination and oral prophylaxis for healthy gums .

Hope it will help you.
If you have further query I will be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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What Causes Halitosis Without Any Other Symptoms?

Hello, Read your query, understand your concern see as you have halitosis there is nothing to be worried so much this halitosis can he due some reasons which include not having proper oral hygiene, dry mouth , gingival or periodontal problems , decayed tooth, or it can be related to some illness like salivary gland disorders, sinus infection, bronchitis , pneumonia, or acid reflux . You can do is maintain proper oral hygiene , properly brush your teeth twice daily, do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily, Do luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day, clean your tongue properly using tongue cleaner. Consult dentist and go for oral examination and oral prophylaxis for healthy gums . Hope it will help you. If you have further query I will be happy to help. Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari