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Chronic halitosis
Do pits and fissures in back molars have a relation with halitosis? I got scaling done recently..but it didnt work out. .I need to eliminate halitosis forever...please suggest the best treatment
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
Scaling can remove one of the causative factors for halitosis but there can be other potential causes as well which can be evaluated only after a proper clinical evaluation and a detailed case history. This causes could be oral as well as extraoral.
Tell the case evaluation is complete you can follow some simple conservative steps.
Maintain adequate hydration, clean your tongue daily using your toothbrush and not a tongue cleaner.
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Halitosis may not only be due to Oral hygiene. If you have just done scaling and your dentist has ruled out oral hygiene issues then you need to check other things. Upset stomach, acidity issues and ENT problem like sinusitis can also cause bad breath.
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Treatment depends on the cause so get an accurate diagnosis.
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In the meanwhile sip water or other liquids to prevent the mouth from drying. You can chew sugar free gum like orbit. Continue brushing twice a day and floss if possible.
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Dr. Nidhi Prasad Rai
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Indore
You have to visit dentist first to identify the main cause of halitosis .
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