Hi, I have a chronic bad breath problem despite going to dentist in 6 months. When I pur my finger in the back of my tongue while taking it out and smell it is a really bad smell. I think that is the cause of bad breath. How to get rid of this?

Dr. Shobhit TandonSexologist10yrs exp

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Get tongue cleaned.  

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Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. Bacteria cause the formation of toxins to form, which irritate the gums. The medical condition dry mouth (also called xerostomia) also can cause bad breath good oral hygiene also is key to fighting bad breath. Ideally, you should brush and floss after every meal to help reduce the odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. While a regular toothbrush works just as well if you use it as recommended, frangella recommends using an electric toothbrush, for two reasons.  

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