What causes bad breath?
Patient: I came home today and my 70 year old healthy husbands breath smells like pickles even after brushing/rinsing his mouth should this be a worrythis is a new odorMy husband has a problem with bad breath I chalk it up to his Marilyn Bridge on his front teeth. He is very good about brushing. He is not aware of the odor either tonight or any day unless I tell him. Any suggestions Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain bad breath also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections,post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux,respiratory infections, diabetes etc..You should consult an Oral Physician or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis..Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms..As of now you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day..You should chew flavored sugarfree chewing gum..Do warm saline gargles twice a day..Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic..Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene..Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora