Mouthwash, disinfectant rinses, Odol, Meridol and chewing gum can’t really get rid of bad breath forever !
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First, you have to figure out whether you are dealing with a case of bad breath coming from the mouth (foetor ex ore) or the respiratory tract (halitosis)!
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A bad smell coming from the respiratory tract (halitosis) may be caused by illnesses of the
- lungs
- esophagus
- stomach
- liver
- or systemic illnesses such as Diabetes Mellitus
Mouthwash, even if it is the „best on the market“ won’t help at all. You need to treat the causes, the diabetes or the stomach ulcer etc.
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If the smell is coming from your mouth (foetor ex ore), mouthwash can only cover this up for a while, because this is simply a symptom, while the smell may actually be caused by
- parodontitis
- loose crown edges
- loose fillings
- cavities
- tonsils
- tumors
- infected sinuses
Once a diagnosis has been made, the next step is treating the cause, the symptom of „bad breath“ will then go away automatically.
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A good dentist knows about these factors, mouthwash only empties out your pocketbook but does not ultimately solve your problem!
