Get Rid Bad Breath

Bad breath because of tonsils is a different condition from bad breath caused by bacteria living on the tongue and breaking down cells and proteins naturally present in the mouth. When bacteria colonize and infect the tonsils, the condition is tonsillitis, and it is an infection that requires medical attention. The bacteria that cause tonsillitis [...]

Having a bad breath, either naturally or strangely, is a prevalent problem. It does not only affect middle-aged adults and the elderly but also children as well. You may be speculating on the root causes of this problem in children. In fact, it can be a warning sign of an existing medical ailment such as [...]

Dr. Reddy’s Pediatric Office on the Web TM Sore Throat There are many different causes for sore throats. Some causes are easily treated, some require antibiotics, and some cannot be treated at all — you just have to wait out the cause, although over-the-counter medicines can help relieve the pain. Sore Throat Due to Dry [...]

Infected Tonsils Can Create Halitosis Bad breath is normally related to bad oral hygiene which results to cavities, rotten teeth and most especially to the growth of anaerobic bacteria that produces sulfur compounds which in turn produces the rotten egg smell normally associated with bad breath. But did you know that having an infected tonsil [...]

Post nasal drip is caused due to excessive mucus secretion by sinuses. This excess mucus that collects at the back of nose or throat, causes bad breath which in layman term is called post nasal drip bad breath. The culprit behind the bad breath are bacteria that grow in the mucus. In fact, it is [...]

Health Conditions Oral Health By Nikhil Jain – Jul 19, 2009 4:45:20 PM A sore throat is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It is also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies between the mouth and the larynx or voice box. It [...]

Tonsillitis and Adenoid Infection Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What are the tonsils and adenoids? What is the purpose of the tonsils and adenoids? What are common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids? How is tonsillitis and adenoid infection treated? When should the tonsils and/or [...]

Sometimes, even the best oral hygiene in the world cannot help you from getting rid of bad breath. This usually happens when the condition that causes it is not directly related to the state of your oral care. One such cause is due to infections. In this group, there are many types of infection that [...]

Adenoids and Tonsils (cont.) How is tonsillitis and adenoid infection treated? Bacterial infections of the tonsils and adenoids are treated with various antibiotics. Tonsillitis caused by the streptococcus bacteria can lead to serious complications, and must be treated. Often the diagnosis of strep throat is confirmed by a throat culture or rapid-strep tests in the [...]

More Tonsillitis Treatments | FAQ’s | 13 Tonsillitis remedies suggested by our users Tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsils, which lie, one on each side of the throat. Chronic tonsillitis is a term applied to cases in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection Tonsillitis symptoms Fever, [...]