What Makes Your Breath Smell So Bad
You should consider calling your health care provider if you have bad breath with painful, swollen gums that bleed easily or loose teeth. Also, seek medical care if you have bad breath with a sore throat, a postnasal drip, a discolored nasal discharge or a mucus-producing cough. Even if you do not have any of these symptoms coinciding with your bad breath, call your doctor if an odor persists despite having a good diet and proper dental hygiene.
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July 22, 2014Citation:
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July 22, 2014