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The treatment for halitosis depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for halitosis includes:
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Maintain good oral hygiene:
    • Brush your teeth after meals and at bedtime.
    • Floss your teeth every day.
    • Gargle with dilute saltwater three times per day.
  • See your dentist every 6 months. Images
  • Brush with tartar control toothpaste.
  • Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper once a day.
  • Use mouthwash after brushing.
  • Chew sugarless gum.
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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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