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Bad mouth odor
I have bad mouth odor, I do brush twice a day but it still exists. I tried home remedies too but nothing helps.
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Home remedies will only mask the odour. Connect with me for online consultation
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Follow these simple steps to prevent bad odour.
brushing your teeth twice a day
rinsing your mouth between every meal
use of fluoridated toothpaste for brushing
avoid eating sticky food
drink lots of water
include fibrous diet, crunchy raw fruits, and vegetables
use of floss to clean between teeth
Replace your toothbrush once every three months
a regular visit to the dentist once in 6 months
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visit your dentist and get cleaning and polishing done
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You must undergo thorough Mouth examination and scaling once in 6 months.
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Visit Dentist
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Please visit a dentist to determine the exact underlying cause of bad breath.
It may be due to deposits in your teeth or due to some other conditions.rinse after every meal.
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you can visit us for a consultation.
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please get scaling and polishing (cleaning of teeth) done. Then home maintainence with twice a day brushing, flossing and mouthwash
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Dr. Rupa K R
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mouth odour doesn't get solved by brushing alone. The causes of malodor can be from poor oral hygiene, having odourgenic goods or may be a symptom of gastric issues. Get a check up done by your dentist to find out what is causing malodor for you.
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Get a check up done by a dentist
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