Terrible breath after tonsillectomy!?!
Question: Terrible breath after tonsillectomy!.?
I'm on day 5 of recovery from my tonsillectomy, and yesterday started the terrible breath that I expected.. I have a few questions......when will it stop......why is it happening......what does it mean......and how can i make it go away!.?.?.?Health Question & Answer
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If you look in your mouth, you will see two greyish-white disks where the tonsils used to be.. Until they heal over they will harbor bacteria that cause bad breath.. It will take about 10 - 14 days..Health Question & Answer
bacteria is the cause, you are swallowing it with your salvia also so it is in the stomach..........try some probiotics, or chlyrophyll pills from the health food store, it will help neutralize the internal odorsHealth Question & Answer
Try using non alcoholic mouthwash, That will probably not burn you..Health Question & Answer
My 6 yr old son had a tonsillectomy 3 weeks ago, and the 'dragon breath' went away around day 6 or so when he started being able to eat a little better.. Hope you feel better!Health Question & Answer
mouth washHealth Question & Answer