Does anyone know any  treatment for halitosis?
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chief cause of halitosis is inadequate cleanin of the posterior 1/3rd of tongue. every1 scrapes the anterior visible part but that is jst 15% of job done. u will gag when doin this but do it neway after deep inhalation.\n\nchew sugar free gums. these stimulate ur salivary flow which helps to reduce bad breath  and caries.\n\nif u hv gum infection, it can cause oozin of pus which gives u the smell. besides, cavity in any tooth may cause the same. so get dental prohylaxis done regularly.\n\ndont let ur mouth dehydrate. drink plenty of water nd gargle after eating or drinkin nethin.\n\nif u hv acidic regurgitation, get urslef treated for tht.\n\nmouth rinses can b used in addition to all these.
1006847
Your cause may be more than just dental.  Some people who have indigestion issues such as reflux may also have bad breath.  Your best bet is proper dental hygiene, to include brushing, flossing, tongue scrapping, and mouthwash.  If you know you're going to be talking to someone face to face might be sure to pack breath mints to hold under your tongue just to help...good luck.
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Besides brushing your teeth and flossing, make sure when you brush, to also brush your tongue. As far back as you can without gagging. It really does work to do this after meals. I also chew gum, and use those little breath strips and sprays. I have pretty bad breath and I am a smoker. This stuff helps, try getting your teeth cleaned, it doesn't cost to much and it is cheaper than fixing a cavity. Hope this helps.
69882
See your dentist.  You could possibly have periodontal (gum) disease which causes severe halitosis (bad breath).
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To treat dry mouth, the use of caffeine-containing beverages, alcoholic beverages, and mouthwashes containing alcohol should be minimized. Drinking water and fruit juices will decrease dry mouth problems. Chewing gum and lemon drops can be used to stimulate saliva flow. Bitters also can initiate salivary flow as long as the salivary glands and ducts are functional. Commercial saliva substitutes are available without prescription and can be used as frequently as needed. Use of a humidifier in the bedroom reduces nighttime oral dryness.\nThere are several herbal remedies that may be effective in increasing saliva production and preventing dry mouth. Drinking ginger, chamomile, or Chinese green tea at frequent intervals stimulates salivary flow. A Chinese herbal mix of ophiopogois, pinelliae tuber, zizyphi fructus, glycyrrhiaze, ginseng radix, and oryzae semen has been evaluated as treatment for dry mouth. Studies have shown this formula is effective in relieving dry mouth in half of those tested, including severe cases, such as cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
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Bad mouth odor is caused chiefly by the lack of saliva production while we are asleep. Salivary proteins, residual food particles, and mouth flora and their byproducts are not flushed down our throats by the continuaous production of saliva that occurs during waking hours. Brush your teeth soon afte you wake up. also gently brush your tongue too. (muc of the odor can come form secretions on the tongue. (the pharmacy has tongue cleaners). Also brush after every meal. Drink a glass of water before going to bed. That should help. Regular dental checkups and teeth and gum cleaning also helps.\nSome people do all the above and still have bas breath. It is rare but is a real problem for them. They need help from medical specialists that know about the condition and treat that problem.\nIt is a 24 hour a day problem. You do not describe the symptoms of  it.\nDoc. Dan.
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*Thinking a bit* Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem which often comes from the activity of bacteria in the mouth. Although there is no way of knowing for sure, most adults probably suffer from bad breath occasionally, with perhaps a quarter suffering on a regular basis.\n\nMost cases of bad breath appear to be due to the breakdown of proteins by a variety of micro-organisms. Several of the breakdown products are foul smelling gases.\n\nIn people with healthy teeth and gums, the odour usually comes from the far back region of the tongue, and grows stronger when the patient starts talking.\nBreath odor and body odor can be a signal of unhealthy conditions. There are other reasons for bad breath other than the mouth.\n\n    * Infections in the sinuses or lungs\n    * Diabetes mellitus (acetone smell)\n    * Kidney failure (fishy odor)\n    * Malfunction of the liver\n    * Stomach disorders\n    * Sjogren's syndrome (extreme dryness of mouth & nasal passage)\n    * Disorder of metabolism ; body can't process choline (fishy odor)\n    * Fasting or on diets\n\nDo's\n    * Visit your dentist regularly.\n    * Have your teeth cleaned periodically by a dental professional.\n    * Floss or otherwise clean between your teeth, as recommended by your dentist. Choose unscented floss so that you can detect those areas between your teeth that give off odours, and clean them more carefully.\n    * Brush your teeth and gums properly.\n    * Ask your dentist to recommend a toothbrush or scraper for your tongue. Clean your tongue all the way back gently, but thoroughly.\n    * Drink plenty of liquids.\n    * Chew sugar-free gum for a minute or two at a time, especially if your mouth feels dry. chewing parsley, mint, cloves or fennel seeds may also help.\n    * Clean your mouth after eating or drinking milk products, fish and meat.\n    * Unless your dentist advises otherwise, soak dentures overnight in antiseptic solution.\n    * Get control over the problem. Ask a family member to tell you whenever you have bad breath.\n    * If someone in your family or a close friend has bad breath, find a kind way to let them know. If you can't tell them directly, leave this fact file lying around. They may get the message.\n    * Buy a mouthwash which has been shown to be clinically effective in fighting bad breath. \n    * Use it most effectively right before sleeping.\n    * Eat fresh, fibrous vegetables such as carrots.\n\nDon'ts\n    * Don't let your concern about having bad breath run your life. Don't be passive.\n    * Don't be depressed. Get help. Don't ignore your gums - you can lose your teeth as well as smell bad.\n    * Don't drink too much coffee - it may make the situation worse.\n    * Don't forget to clean behind the back teeth in each row.\n    * Don't brush your tongue with regular toothpaste - it's better to dip your toothbrush in mouthwash for tongue cleaning.\n    * Don't run to the gastroenterologist for concerns of having bad breath - it usually comes from the mouth and almost never from the stomach.\n    * Don't give mouthwash to very young children, as they can swallow it.\n    * Don't clean your tongue so hard that it hurts.\n    * Don't rely on mouthwash alone - practice complete oral hygiene.\nhttp://www.tau.ac.il/~melros/bda/index.html\n\nNow there are herbal methods to deal with halitosis (No Guarantee how well these work except a couple like pepermint, a main ingredient in toothpaste, that I'm fairly certain works.)\nCoenzyme Q10 (if gum disease)\nFolic acid (if gum disease)\nZinc chloride (rinse or toothpaste)\nSelenium (if gum disease)\nVitamin C (if gum disease and deficient)\nVitamin E (if gum disease and deficient)\n\nHerbs\nBloodroot (rinse)\nCaraway\nClove oil (rinse or toothpaste)\nEucalyptus\nMyrrh (rinse)\nPeppermint\nSage\nTea tree oil (rinse or toothpaste)\nThyme oil (rinse)\nFennel \nhttp://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/Concern/Halit
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See:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000621.htm#Treatment
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Homeopathic Treatment for Burping :-\nNUX VOMICA 30C\nCARBO VEG 30C\nBoth together half hour before meals, Thrice a day !\nTake Care and God Bless
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Possibly detoxing, but I agree with the other fellow who mentioned ketosis as well.  Sometimes you will see a white substance on the tongue which is supposed to be a type of eliminative waste trying to exit your body.  You are supposed to try to slough it off with a clean cloth or napkin, which might rid of any odor and speed up any detoxifying process.
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If you use a tongue cleaner, floss, eat mints, and mouthwash it should work.  If you are still having bad breath after doing all this, see a dentist.  As weird as it seems, it could be signs of a serious condition.
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Try gargling with some warm salt water, maybe a tablespoon or two in about half a glass and do it every couple hours.  It'll help a bit.
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Stop smoking or drinking coffee, and when you brush your teeth, also brush your gums and tongue.  Make sure you eat a balanced diet (not too much meat, which can sit in your stomach, and cause the odor to come up your esophagus and into your mouth.)  Also try "breath assure" which is a caplet you swallow, and it releases freshness into your mouth all day!
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Sounds like Gingivitis. Listerine would help a lot.\n\nI might have spelled it wrong.
1107992
Time heals it the best.  If you have any Chlorhexidine rinse (PerioGard) you can rinse with it.  It is an antimicrobial rinse that reduces bacteria.  You can get some from you dentist.  Be sure not to irritate the area more.  Try not to drink citrusy drinks or fruits or spicy things till it heals.  Even some toothpastes may aggravate it.  I always hate it when I get one.  Is it at the tip of you tongue?  That seems to be the most common area.  Patience is the best medicine! (but a topical numbing agent can help too-check out your dental aisle ).
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No, but I have had people try to give me the "breath of death".  Perhaps more people should brush regularly and use some mouthwash.
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Halitosis is defined as an unpleasant breath due to oral infections and poor oral hygiene.\nIs derived from a Latin word “Halitus” – bad breath & \nGreek word “Oris” – disease or condition. \nCAUSES-\n Food or beverages consumed (such as cabbage, garlic, raw onions, or coffee) \nPoor dental hygiene \nDentures \nTobacco smoking \nAlcoholism \nThroat infection \nSinusitis\nLung infection \nGum disease (gingivitis, periodontitis) \nAbscess\n Drugs -Paraldehyde,Triamterene and inhaled anesthetics \nInsulin - injection,Antiparkinson drugs\nAntihistimines\nDecongestants\nAntipsychotics\nAnticholinergics\nNarcotics\nAntihypertensives\nAntidepressants \n\nsymptoms-\nA white or Yellow Film on the Tongue\nDry Mouth\nBitter, Sour, or Metallic Tastes\nPost Nasal Drainage\nWhite Nodules on the Tonsils\nBrushing and Dental Flossing the Teeth Makes no Difference\nA Loss of Self Confidence and Self Esteem\n\ncure-\nTongue cleaning is the best remedy for bad breath.\nElectric tooth brush, floss, mouth rinses are available\nDaily tongue cleaning and regular flossing for better oral hygiene.\nProfessional scaling of teeth every 6 months.\nGood tooth paste & mouth wash.\nMild disinfectant to help reduce the number of bacteria \nChange life style choices that promote bad breath \nReduce dairy intake\nStop smoking \nGet rid of gum disease \nReduce soft drinks \nIncrease salivary flow by using special chewing gums. \n\nhope it answered all ur doubts :-)