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Chronic bad breathe probl
From the very childhood i had bad brethe issues for i used to eat sweet foods and may also be due to that i talked very less,keep mouth close.this problem got intense and has eaten my confidence level.i brush atleast twice a day but it does reduce bad breathe for few minutes only and then again it smells bad.there is no effect of mouthwash on it.plz help me
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bad smell from mouth could be because of deposits or food lodgement between teeth. Visit a dentist and get your scaling and polishing done. Brush twice daily, floss regularly. You can avoid it by rinsing after every 1-2 hours.
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Looks like a pyorrhea problem. Get a cleaning done from your dentist. If there are other reasons for the bad breath a thorough case history and examination of the mouth would solve this problem.
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I would recommend you to go to nearby dentist... Get your teeth cleaned.. i. e Scaling.
It is very important for all of us... To get scaling once in a year... It will definitely help you...
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Dr. Yatharth Bhatia
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Bad breath or halitosis can be due to number of reasons . Just brushing twice and using mouth wash may not be enough at times . You should get a professional cleaning done once in six to eight months . Do regular flossing and rinsing with plain water after meals .
Even acidity at times can cause bad breath
You should see a dentist in person and discuss the problem
Regards
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Dr. Dinesh B Rathod
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Visit your dentist to find a dental and oral causes of bad breath, get regular cleaning done every 6 month, bad breath due to oral causes are due to bacteria producing sulfur compounds, so clean tongue were such bacteria can Harbor. Use antibacterial mouth wash regularly. It will reduce with time if still persist visit ENT specialist for further evaluation.
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Drink lot of water, eat citrus fruits to increase salivary flow. Which might be a cause of your problem.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi, There are various reasons for bad breath, if it is because of tartar deposits on teeth the a professional cleaning with dentist will help you to get rid of it. Ideally cleaning should be done six monthly to yearly.But if bad breath is due to other problems such as drinking less water ,repeated cold & cough, stomach upset problems then it has to be rectified with physician consultation.
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Dr. Bala Vignesh
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
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Bad breath / Halitosis can be due to various reasons...
assuming that there is a periodontal problem..
U can go meet a periodontist for a periodontal examination..
They might subject u to multiple intraoral X-rays to assess the bone levels..
Then they will suggest u to go for necessary gum procedures and pls do not miss the follow ups
With regards
Dr Bala
Chennai
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
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you need to visit a dentist and get the condition of your gums and periodontal tissues checked.Also get a round of deep cleaning and polishing done every 6 months.Floss your teeth everyday and compliment it with a good zinc containining mouthwash.
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Dr. Monika Gupta
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Hi...bad breath or halitosis coming from your mouth is not a disease in itself but a symptom of some underlying disease like periodontitis , asthma , sinusitis or liver dysfunction. Most common among them is periodontitis or gum infection. Get medical help and get rid of your problem.
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You should start by visiting a dental specialist and follow the recommendations
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Don't self prescribe mouth washes as most of them are alcohal based and over usage can leads to irritation of skin of mouth.
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