Signs of a Tonsil Infection
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
7. Bad Breath
When bacteria are metabolizing their food, they will produce gases that have an unpleasant odor. This is why expired food tends to smell bad, and why people can develop bad breath. If we don’t brush regularly then odor-producing bacteria can accumulate, resulting in unpleasant smells.
In many instances of a tonsil infection, the patient will have considerably more than usual bacteria in their mouths. This will, in turn, result in bad breath as the bacteria produce more than usual odorous gases. It can be difficult to control, even with regular cleaning, but the symptom will clear up once the infection has gone.
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