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I have mouth odour

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I am a 30-year-old spinster. My problem is that I have mouth odour which has kept men away from me. Kindly help me. I am getting depressed over the issue.

Ijeoma (by SMS)

 

Mouth odour (Halitosis) can be real or imagined. Some individuals feel that they have mouth odour when actually they don’t have any. When this is the case, such persons should be counselled and reassured. In some other cases, the mouth odour is real and when it occurs, the person will need to undergo some medical examinations including a dental check-up as well as mouth and throat examinations. Treatment can then be arranged for what could be the offensive cause which can range from dental problems to mouth and throat infections.

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