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What can I do about the bad breath after the balloon?

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eh2017Apr 12, 2017
I work a lot with people and even my kids are complaining about my bad breath after the balloon is in. What can I do?

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Dr. Hugh L. Houston, MD
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Answered on Apr 20, 2017
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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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Dr. H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS
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