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Fix Your Bad Breath
Bad breath
Also called Halitosis, Morning breath, Breath that smells
Who it's forA man who worries his breath smells, or has been told it does, and wants it fresh for good.
When to see a doctor
- Fruity breath (like pear drops or nail polish remover) with thirst, peeing a lot, or feeling sleepy or confused: it may be diabetic ketoacidosis. Call 911 now, 24/7.
- Intense toothache or gum pain, a swollen face or jaw, or a high temperature: it may be an abscess. An urgent dentist or urgent care after hours. Hard to breathe, speak or swallow: 911.
- Gums that suddenly turn painful and ulcerated, with a bad taste, bad breath or a fever: it may be necrotizing gum disease. An urgent dentist, or urgent care after hours.
- Bad breath with fever, cough, or face pain with discharge from the nose: see a doctor.
- A mouth ulcer lasting more than 3 weeks, a red or white patch, or a lump in your mouth, lip, neck or throat: see your doctor or dentist.
- Tonsil stones with pain, trouble swallowing or ear pain that does not improve: see a doctor.
- Bad breath that lasts after a few weeks of self-care, or with painful, bleeding or swollen gums, toothache or wobbly teeth: see a dentist.
I am not a doctor or a dentist. This is not medical advice. This is self-education. Every dose on this page is the one a trial or a label used, quoted from it. It is not a prescription. Talk to a dentist or doctor who has examined you before anything in the With a doctor group.