Should You Squelch the Belch?_012
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Germain answers the question “Is it better to belch and bear the shame or squelch the belch and bear the pain and have constant sour breath?” And how indigestion, heartburn, and reflux (GERD) can create bad breath that never seems to go away and what you can do about it.
Important Things Discussed in this Episode:
- Causes of acid reflux and how it affects your breath
- Most common symptoms of GERD
- Factors that can weaken your esophagus sphincter
- Things you can do to prevent acid reflux
Conclusion
If you have this condition, you have a real reason to worry about having chronic bad breath. In addition, if you have stomach acid constantly flowing up into your mouth, it will cause severe erosion of your teeth.
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