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Got my scaling and polishing still my mouth smells bad from gums do I need to for gum laser and how does it cost
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Bad breath is usually food particles accumulation on various structures in your mouth or due to some infection isolated in your mouth.
It could also be due to unaddressed medical issues mainly diabetes
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Laser therapy is useful in adjunct with the following procedures
1) use proper brushing techniques
2) Flossing
3) tongue cleaning
4) use of mouthwash
5) check with your dentist for any source of infection in your mouth
6) get a basic medical check-up to eliminate underlying medical issues
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You should not jump to gum laser directly as it could be due to certain reasons. Firstly not maintaing oral hygiene which includes brushing , tongue cleaning and mouth gargles .secondly it could be due to improper scaling , thirdly could be due to disturbed lifestyle such as indigestion , acid reflux , etc
You can go with chlorhexidine mouthwash twice a day and avoid taking any food for atleast half an hour after you use mouthwash especially at night, take antacids for 15 days to check out the result
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check with your local dentist again
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🔹 Why bad breath persists after scaling & polishing:
• Gum pockets (periodontitis) → bacteria still trapped inside.
• Tongue coating (common cause of halitosis).
• Post-nasal drip / tonsil stones.
• Gastric reflux or systemic causes (less common).
🔹 Next steps (not always laser right away):
1. Re-evaluation after scaling → sometimes gums take 1–2 weeks to heal.
2. Check tongue hygiene → tongue cleaner helps.
3. Assess gum health → if pockets remain, deep cleaning (root planing / curettage) may be needed.
4. Laser-assisted gum therapy → useful for deep pockets, inflammation, or recurrent infections
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Bad breath can happen from 2 causes, either local factors or systemic factors. First will have to evaluate if the scaling was done properly, all the deposits from the gums are removed. And have to continue chlorhexidine mouthwash for a week. If it's not subsided after that, have to check if you have cavities, sinusitis, tonsillitis, acid reflux etc. Then will have to rule out the cause of bad breath.
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consultation with the dentist for thorough check up
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drink plenty of water, practice flossing after brushing, stop habits
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There is low level laser therapy which is done followed by deep cleaning and scaling . You may consult a periodontist.laser therapy combined by these cleaning method would cost you anything more than 3000.
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Bad breath also known as Halitosis is usually caused by 2 factors, intrinsic & extrinsic. Intrinsic are systemic diseases like Diabetes , Sinusitis, Gastrointestinal issues & few others. Intrinsic are intra oral eg Dental Caries , Periodontitis , calculus deposits, even deposits on your tongue.
Now, depending on how properly your complete scaling was done in the first place, it depends whether anything was left inside or not. There is No thing like gum laser for bad breath.
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In order to evaluate why breath is coming from your mouth, evaluation would be much needed. Even if you have to go for a second opinion, kindly do not hesitate.
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All the best to you for your health !!
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
When did you get your scaling done ?
Visit a Gastroenterologist and get a consultation.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Bad breath is usually caused if there are any stomach issues like acidity, indigestion, etc.
If you are facing any stomach related problems kindly get it checked
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It takes at least two months after maintaining proper oral hygiene to get rid of bad breath
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