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Bad Smell in Mouth
I was in dental treatment a couple of years back by using teeth clip. After treatment a gap occurred in between teeths and when I eat non veg, it get stucked in between and i am getting pain also a bad smell.. Also very often I get a bad smell if I didn't drink water for few hours. What should I do?
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You should get a scaling done. Aftwr orthodontic treatment if not finished properly pockets develop around teethwhich harbours bacteria causing more accumulation of food and bad breath. Get an opg done and visit an periodontist
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sir you should visit a periodontist for this problem of smell.
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Hello, bad breath could be because of deposits on teeth surface or food lodged in between teeth. Visit a dentist and get your scaling and polishing done.bad breath could also be because of stomach problems , not enough drinking water,fasting for long time. Brush your teeth twice daily, night brushing is very important. Floss regularly. Rinse after every meal. Visit dentist every 6 months.
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Hi Sir, gaps after ortho treatment may be because of replace , food deposits between the teeth might be reason for your bad breath and pain in gums , you need a professional teeth cleaning , maintain oral hygiene , Dr.Venkat VDENTIS DENTAL CARE, Hyderabad
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Visit Dentist , get teeth cleaning done
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Use desensitising tooth paste to reduce sensitivity ,
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Hello Sir, Looks like you have undergone orthodontic treatment which has replaced due to which gaps have come. maintaining these spaces sometimes become very difficult. You need a professional cleaning. Also if food gets stucked very frequently then it may lead to cavity formation.
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Visit a dentist and get cleaning done.
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In my opinion you underwent an orthodontic treatment and then the gap has appeared again due to relapse.food lodgement is also a big problem which can also cause tooth decay.
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Go & visit a dentist get oral prophylaxis done.
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Also visit your previous dentist where you went couple of years ago for treatment & consult him
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Go for teeth cleaning and scaling
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visit to dentist
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use mouthwash and dental floss
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Food impaction between teeth usually happens when you have gum disease. Visit your dentist to get that one checked. Bad breathe happens because of the same reason .
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visiting dentist
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don't ignore.
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Dr. Bala Vignesh
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
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I think u have some gum problem. But it's still unclear without seeing it clinically.. do visit a dentist asap
Dr Bala vignesh
Orthodontist
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Dr. Ruchi Lohia
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Kolkata
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is a common problem.Poor oral hygiene, gum disease, tooth decay, or mouth infections can also be causes of halitosis.
In your case Orthodontic treatment has relapsed causing the gap. As long as the gaps exist there will be food deposits leading to Bad breath and dental pain. The main reason why braces wearers suffer from bad breath is that the bacteria in the mouth that actually cause bad breath have much more to cling to, and so can multiply with ease.
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Visit a Dentist to get Tooth Cleaning and Scaling done to prevent the bad breath. Visit the Orthodontist who treated you to ask if the gap can be closed gain.
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It is supremely important to brush your teeth daily, at least two or three times a day. In addition to brushing your teeth, be sure to also brush your gums, the roof of your mouth and your tongue especially well. These spots are often breeding grounds for bacteria and bad breath, so be sure to pay close attention to those areas when brushing. This will help keep much of the bacteria, and the bad breath, at bay. There are many types of anti-bacterial and anti-microbial mouthwash products on the market that can also help eliminate much of the bacteria that lead to bad breath.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
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You need to visit an Orthodontist to check if these gaps can be closed.As long as the gaps exist there will be food lodgement,leading to pain and Bad breath.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
hi,First get a teeth cleaning done as gaps in teeth are because of gum problems.Brush twice daily with soft bristle toothbrush & use a mouthwash.Also increase the water intake as dry mouth also contributes to bad breath.Also consult your Orthodontist for gap formed in between teeth.
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Dr. Shilpa
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your getting pain and bad smell due to food impaction in between teeth get professional cleaning done with a near by dentist you problem will be solved and use a good mouth wash to rinse your mouth
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consult near by dentist
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use mouth wash regularly
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