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Bad breath
Mouth smells very bad despite of regular mouth brushing, Bad breath otherwise health is fine and teeth are also in good condition
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Hi, plaque and calculus cant be eliminated by simply brushing, professional cleaning is need, you should visit a dentist, most probably you need scaling & polishing. Best of luck.
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Get a check up for cavities/gum infections/wisdom teeth problems and get them corrected if u have any. That might solve ur problem
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Dr. Amruta Reddy
Implantologist
Bangalore
It generally occurs due to stress or harmonal changes after certain age change ur tooth paste by visiting ur dentist near by and have lots of fresh fruits n water...
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Dr. Piyush Jain
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
Sometimes it seems that the teeth are in good condition but the reality is something else so it would be better for you to visit your dentist nearby
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, Brush your tongue. Your tongue harbors bacteria, so carefully brushing it may help reduce odors. People who have a coated tongue from a significant overgrowth of bacteria (from smoking or dry mouth, for example) may benefit from using a tongue scraper. Or use a toothbrush that has a built-in tongue cleaner.
Avoid dry mouth. To keep your mouth moist, avoid tobacco and drink plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol, which can lead to a drier mouth. Chew gum or suck on candy — preferably sugarless — to stimulate saliva. If you have chronic dry mouth, your dentist or physician may prescribe an artificial saliva preparation or an oral medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.
Adjust your diet. Avoid food and beverages that can cause bad breath. Avoid sticky, sugary foods...
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