Causes and treatment of bad breath- Dr. Deepa Deshpande

This can be very embarassing at times and is also a very common problem. It is caused by bacteria that are present in the mouth and throat. The reasons are lot of plaque or debris present in the mouth or dentures or infections in the mouth, could be decayed teeth. It could also be because of sinusitis or infections in the lungs, liver and the kidney. Treatment should address the cause of the issue commonly a decayed tooth or the patient may required a round of cleaning. If this does not cure, then help from gastroentrlogist should be sought. .