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Bad odour mouth
Staying at home . Can u tell me best home remedies to follow so that I can reduce bad odour and prevent it
I will stay in home 3 months . This 3 months any tips plz so I can follow daily
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Maintain oral hygiene
Brush 2time a day
Use chlorhexidine mouthwash
Use fluoride toothpaste
Use interdental floss
Avoid sticky food
Stay hydrated
Do not smoke
Avoid coffee,high odour food
Chew sugar free gum
Clean tongue with tongue scraper
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Hello . I understand your concern. Maintaining a proper oral hygiene will help you lower the bad odour but never really eradicate it.
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Chlohex ADS mouthwash
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Bad breath (halitosis) is most commonly associated with tongue coating, plaque accumulation, gum problems, dry mouth, poor oral hygiene, smoking, or inadequate water intake.
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To help reduce bad breath while staying at home, follow these daily habits:
• Brush your teeth twice daily for at least 2 minutes.
• Clean your tongue thoroughly every morning and night using a tongue cleaner.
• Floss or clean between teeth once daily.
• Drink 2–3 litres of water throughout the day to prevent dry mouth.
• Rinse your mouth with plain water after every meal.
• Avoid tobacco products and smoking.
• Limit foods such as onion, garlic, and other strongly scented foods if they worsen the odour.
• Chew sugar-free gum after meals to stimulate saliva production.
• Do not skip breakfast, as prolonged fasting can contribute to bad breath.
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If bad breath persists despite maintaining good oral hygiene, a dental examination is recommended to rule out gum disease, cavities, wisdom tooth infections, or other underlying causes.
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Hello,
Bad breath (halitosis) is most commonly caused by plaque accumulation, tongue coating, gum disease, dry mouth, poor oral hygiene, smoking, digestive issues, or inadequate water intake.
To reduce bad breath at home, follow these daily habits:
⢠Brush your teeth twice daily for at least 2 minutes.
⢠Clean your tongue every morning and night using a tongue cleaner.
⢠Floss or clean between teeth once daily.
⢠Drink 2â3 litres of water throughout the day to prevent dry mouth.
⢠Rinse your mouth with plain water after every meal.
⢠Avoid tobacco products and smoking.
⢠Reduce intake of onion, garlic, and strongly scented foods if they worsen the odour.
⢠Chew sugar-free gum after meals to stimulate saliva production.
⢠Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
If bad breath persists despite good oral hygiene, a dental examination is recommended to rule out gum disease, tooth decay, wisdom tooth infection, or other oral causes.
Regards,
Dr. Mohit Gautam
BDS, MDS (Endodontist)
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Follow the above measures consistently for 2â3 weeks. If bad breath continues, schedule a dental check-up.
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In many cases, tongue coating is the major source of bad breath. Regular tongue cleaning can significantly improve mouth odour.
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Bad odour from mouth occurs due accumulation of plaque and calculus on tooth surface which produces bad odour
For remedy give you only temporary basis relief eg
( Rexidiene srs mouth wash ,brush twice daily with light force )
If you want permanent relief you should visit your dentist
Dentist remove the plaque and calculus from your mouth
Give instructions to maintain proper oral hygiene
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after cleaning the tooth with an ultrasonic scaler
do luke warm saline rinses 3-4 times daily for 1weeks
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avoid eating maida and spicy food
like ( momos ,chowmin ,burger, pizza )
maida accumulated on the tooth and caused periodontitis
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Using a good mouthwash will help you
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Listerine mouthwash is useful
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In my clinical experience, persistent bad breath or halitosis, most commonly originates directly from the oral cavity itself. When you are staying at home for an extended three-month period, subtle changes in your daily routine, eating habits, or even drinking less water can significantly worsen this issue.
The odor you are experiencing is typically caused by anaerobic bacteria breaking down food particles, dead cells, and proteins inside your mouth. This process releases Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), which smell unpleasant. To eliminate the odor permanently, my focus will be to help you mechanically disrupt this bacterial buildup and keep your salivary flow active.
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I recommend that you adopt this highly effective, structured daily oral hygiene routine while you are at home:
Scrape Your Tongue: I want you to use a dedicated tongue scraper twice a day, moving from the back of your tongue to the front. The very back of the tongue is where most odor-producing bacteria live.
Clean Between Your Teeth: You should floss or use interdental brushes at least once a day before bed. Standard brushing misses the tight spaces between teeth where trapped food easily rots.
Stay Well Hydrated: I advise you to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily. A dry mouth lacks the protective, rinsing benefits of saliva, which allows bacteria to multiply rapidly.
Use the Right Mouthwash: I recommend rinsing with an alcohol-free, antibacterial mouthwash containing zinc or cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) to neutralize odor compounds without drying out your mouth.
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Watch Your Diet: Try to limit your intake of coffee, garlic, and onions, as these foods introduce strong compounds that enter your bloodstream and are exhaled through your lungs.
When to See a Dentist: If you follow my recommended routine strictly for 2 to 3 weeks and notice no improvement, you need to see a dentist. We must rule out hidden issues like gum disease or deep cavities.
Consider Other Causes: If your oral hygiene is spotless but the odor remains, I will need to investigate extra-oral causes, such as chronic sinus infections, tonsil stones, or acid reflux (GERD).
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Hello.. To prevent the bad breath and odour make sure you brush your teeth twice daily.. ,Flossing for food accumulated between the teeth and also rinsing your mouth after every meal... Cleaning your tongue along with brushing is mandatory... For a fresh breath you can use a mouthwasth
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visit the dental clinic(The Dental Dispensary)to look for signs of calculus and plaque ... the doctor will perform scaling
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Brushing twice daily
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Dr. Yashita Alawat
Dentist
1 yrs exp
Udaipur
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Bad odour from mouth (halitosis) can be due to many reasons like poor oral hygiene, plaque deposits, tongue deposits, gums infection, dental caries, dry mouth, smoking, tobacco chewing, alcohol and many others
You can follow these simple steps
- brush twice daily
- clean your tongue daily using a tongue scraper
- floss once daily
- if food gets trapped between teeth avoid using toothpick and instead use a interdental brush
- rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after every meal
- you can use Listerine mouthwash
- avoid tobacco or smoking or alcohol
- drink plenty of water
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If bad breath persists despite all of this, visit a dentist for clinical examination and appropriate treatment
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Additional tip
- replace your toothbrush every 3 months
- get professional scaling and dental checkup every 6 months
- don’t avoid tongue cleaning as most of the bad odour causing bacteria are present there
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Dr. Santhosh Balasubramanian
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Dindigul
Bad breath otherwise called halitosis
Why bad breath happens:
80% is from mouth - Food stuck between teeth, tongue coating, gum problems. 20% from stomach, sinus, or dry mouth.
Daily Home Remedy Plan for Next 3 Months:
1. Morning Routine:
- Scrape your tongue: Use a tongue cleaner. 70% of bad smell is from tongue coating.
- Brush 2 mins: Soft brush, 45-degree angle to gums. Don't brush hard.
- Floss: If floss illa na, use a toothpick gently. Food stuck between teeth = main reason.
2. After Every Meal:
- Gargle with water. Simple water is enough.
- Wait 30 mins after eating, then brush if needed. Immediately brush panna enamel damage aagum.
3. Hydration:
- Drink 2.5-3 liters water daily. Dry mouth = bad breath. Home la irukuradhaala water kudika marandhurveenga.
4. Natural Mouthwash - 2 times/week:
- Warm water + 1/2 spoon salt + pinch of turmeric. Gargle 30 sec. Kills bacteria naturally.
5. Diet Changes:
- Reduce: Onion, garlic, coffee, sweets, chips.
- Add: Apple, carrot, cucumber. These are natural toothbrushes. Curd daily - good bacteria increases.
6. Avoid:
- Smoking, alcohol, staying empty stomach long time.
- Breathing through mouth. Nose la breath pannunga.
Important: If bad breath continues even after 2 weeks of this, you might have gum disease or cavity. Then a dental cleaning is must.
Since you're home for 3 months, this is best time to fix oral hygiene.
For personalized diet plan & to check if you need scaling, you can consult me online.
Dr. Santhosh BDS
Tamil Nadu Dental Council Reg No: 39494
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Daily Home Remedy Plan for Next 3 Months:
1. Morning Routine:
- Scrape your tongue: Use a tongue cleaner. 70% of bad smell is from tongue coating.
- Brush 2 mins: Soft brush, 45-degree angle to gums. Don't brush hard.
- Floss: If floss illa na, use a toothpick gently. Food stuck between teeth = main reason.
2. After Every Meal:
- Gargle with water. Simple water is enough.
- Wait 30 mins after eating, then brush if needed. Immediately brush panna enamel damage aagum.
3. Hydration:
- Drink 2.5-3 liters water daily. Dry mouth = bad breath. Home la irukuradhaala water kudika marandhurveenga.
4. Natural Mouthwash - 2 times/week:
- Warm water + 1/2 spoon salt + pinch of turmeric. Gargle 30 sec. Kills bacteria naturally.
5. Diet Changes:
- Reduce: Onion, garlic, coffee, sweets, chips.
- Add: Apple, carrot, cucumber. These are natural toothbrushes. Curd daily - good bacteria increases.
6. Avoid:
- Smoking, alcohol, staying empty stomach long time.
- Breathing through mouth. Nose la breath pannunga.
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Important: If bad breath continues even after 2 weeks of this, you might have gum disease or cavity. Then a dental cleaning is must.
Since you're home for 3 months, this is best time to fix oral hygiene.
For personalized diet plan & to check if you need scaling, you can consult me online.
Dr. Santhosh BDS
Tamil Nadu Dental Council Reg No: 39494
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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First of all, scaling this the main thing
Then maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing twice daily
Gum, massage every day and rinsing the mouth after eating
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Bad breath has an underlying cause like cavities in teeth, failing in daily cleaning of tongue or stomach related problems
Kindly identify your underlying cause and treatment that so that your bad breath issue can be solved permanently
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