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Thyroid medicine leads to bad breath?
I'm taking thyroid medicine frm 20 years
Is it a reason for bad breath
I have tried many solutions but nothg worked for me
Really embarrassing for me
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Yes there are many reasons other than dentistry for halitosis.
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take endepth consultation for diagnosis
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Freshclor mouthwash twice daily for a month
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Do you have dry mouth, improper salivary secretion in mouth. Prolonged use of the drug may cause that which interferes with self cleaning mechanism of saliva >> food lodgement/carious teeth >> bad breath.
Take sip of water every half an hour.
can be asymptomatic carious tooth with food lodgement causing Bad breath
Use Dental floss
clean tongue thoroughly
soft bristled brushing twice daily, after food.
If not,
Do you have acidity and prolonged interval period i.e. unable to take food in short intervals..? If so, correct it and take antacid.
Luke warm water salt gargle twice daily.
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visit dentist for proper clinical examination.
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Betadine gargle, 2 ml directly in mouth, hold in mouth for 2-3 mins. and spit out. don't rinse/eat/drink for next half an hour.
do once in every two days continuously.
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