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I am having a bad breath
I have a bad breath problem and my gums are also swollen some times when brushing blood will ooze from gums
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You need to take proper care of your gums by brushing twice a day and using a mouth wash.
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visit your nearest dentist and get scaling done
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You need gum treatment. Firstly get scaling and polishing ( cleaning of teeth) done and then your dentist will advise if further treatment is required.
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Please get the cleaning done and follow oral hygiene instructions given by the dentist
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Dear patient I would advise you to go for teeth cleaning session and complete dental oral checkup that would help you in identifying root cause of the problem because there are multiple reasons for bad teeth and bleeding Gum. Some of the problems are smoking, non maintenance of good oral hygiene, gastric issues and many others etc
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If you are in Pune, u can reach us directly at Smile Up Dental Care & Implant Center and our highly experienced & qualified surgeons will be there to help you with the treatment information and help you to resolve any other queries and treatment charge
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u need to visit a periodontist , first u undergo proper cleaning of ur teeth . that will reduce the bleeding gums problem. regarding bad breath we have to rule out the cause of the problem. it can be because if poor oral hygiene , gastric problem, lack if intake of water , smoking etc . try brushing n cleaning ur tongue n use Listerine mouthwash .
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Dr. Akilesh. R
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Bad breath is due to vast number of reasons. As suggested by all, first get the guns treated as you have bleeding gums. Quitting smoking even for 2-4 weeks has a good impact on gum health.
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Go to a dentist and preferably a periodontist.
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