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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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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.
Next Steps
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.
Health Tips
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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