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Bad Smell from Gums

2021-06-13 14:44:19
I brush once a day and use listerine mouthwash once a day. However even after brushing if i rub my fingers over the gum area, it smells really bad. Please advise.
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Good evening sir, I have gone through your description. You should go for teeth cleaning. Dentist have special ultrasonic instrument for this procedure. Which doesn't causes loosening of your teeth.

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Sir you require a cleaning or scaling as we call it
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visit dentist for scaling

Answered2021-06-15 06:48:37

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Hello, Best option is get a scaling done and scaling should be done twice a year with 6 month gap. Secondly brush twice daily, do warm saline rinse 3 to 4 times a day.

Answered2021-06-14 04:41:11

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Go for professional cleaning n polishing. After that maintaine oral hygiene by brushing twice a day, use mouth wash,warm saline water rinses two to three times a day. Brush before going to sleep is must to maintaine good hygiene. Drink a lots of water Stay safe n healthy

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Get scaling done Use betadine gargle once ap day after food. Make sure you don't have acidity.

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Brush your teeth twice daily. Go for scaling and polishing.

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