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Front tooth break
My front teeth half break n doctor applied cap 6 year back and make it look original but stinky smell comes from it , how to get rid of stinky smell?
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Smell or bad odour from your cap may have various reasons , like food lodgement between the gums and your cap, infection in your gums , infected tooth There are various reasons of food lodgement
To know the exact reason , we need to assess you clinically and we will need some X-rays , for which you will need to visit a dentist .
Next Steps
Visit a dentist as soon as possible and get a correct diagnosis done.
Health Tips
Use floss everyday .
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I understand the trouble you are currently facing.
Please share a picture of the same tooth.
Next Steps
1. Get an X ray done to check if treated tooth is still restored or has fractured. Extent of the fracture is also important to the dentist.
2. Use a mouthwash 2 hours after brushing. Twice a day.
3. Clean the area using an interdental brush.
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May be it is infected,or thr s space
Visit to clinic to check it
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Smell due to infection and improper cap fitted over there .
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visit Dentist
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Stinky smell is most likely coz of food lodgement in and around ur cap.
Next Steps
Vist near by dental surgeon to clean that area.
Health Tips
*Regular use of dental floos will help in maintaining the oral hygiene
*use mouth wash
*Don't use toothpick or thread to clean that area
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Hi kindly visit a dentist and check if the broken tooth is root canal treated and then capped.
The smell may be a sign of infection, poor oral hygiene maybe even food lodgement at that region.
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Get an assessment and an xray done.
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