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Bad Breath
From last week I have been observing bad breath. Odour is not too strong, but close ones could notice that.
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Bad breathe may be due to deposits (plaque and calculus)........you need to go for scaling(teeth cleaning)....
Cleaning should be done every 6 months...
Even though you brush regularly only 90% will gets cleaned by tooth brush and the remaining 10% will gets accumalated as soft depsoits(plaque) as the days passes it will gets harder (tartar) that needs to be cleaned professionally by dentists
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kindly visit dentists for further clinical examination and management
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Go for professional cleaning by a dentist and start using a mouthwash
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Bad smell from mouth can be because of reasons like:-
1) improper oral hygiene
2) incorrect brushing- leaving plaque adhered on teeth
3) eating habits- (certain food cause more smell)
4) systemic problems eg. acidity
The most common cause is the plaque / calculus (food particles), that get deposited on teeth/ junction area of teeth and gums. Once it becomes hard it’s difficult for the person to remove it with simple brushing.
Treatment:-
1) first of all get a professional scaling (cleaning )and polishing done from dentist
2) learn the proper brushing technique and brush twice everyday (morning and evening before sleep)
3) use mouthwash atleast once a day (or as prescribed by your dentist)
4) make sure to rinse your mouth with water after everything you eat
5) visit your dentist for follow up every six months for complete oral checkup.
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Please brush twice a day with modified bassman brushing technique you will find on YouTube
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Avoid too many diary products
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Maintain oral hygiene. Brush twice daily. Use mouthwash wash. Clean oral soft tissues. Drink plenty of water. Visit dentist to learn brushing technique.
Visit dentist for professional teeth cleaning.
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Dr. Soniya Tinna
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Hi, kindly get a Consultation done with a dentist for presence of any tooth decay or tartar. A deep cleaning and polishing can be done at a dental clinic to get rid of bad breath.
Thanks and regards,
Dr Soniya.
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