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Mouth smells bad
I brush my teeth 2 times a day, still I'm having bad breath. I scrape my tongue, have clean teeth, drink enough water. I feel dry throat when I try to clean my throat while brushing. I don't understand how to resolve this bad breath.
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If your teeth condition is good and still you have bad breadth then please concern with your dentist .
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There may be many reasons for the bad
Evaluation is necessary to find out the root cause for bleeding
It would be better if you can visit a dentist for the scaling
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Hey, you’re doing a great job with your Oral hygiene! But bad breath (Halitosis as we call it) can sometimes be due to reasons other than teeth or gums.
Here are a few possible reasons-
1. Dry mouth-which is reduced saliva in your mouth can help bacteria build up and can cause bad odour. Solution: keep yourself hydrated with regular steps of water and can use sugar free chewing gum, which will stimulate saliva. But if dry mouth is not your reason, let’s check the next one.
2. Throat infection or tonsil stones- you can examine yourself by opening your mouth wide and checking if there are any white stones in your tonsils. Solution: if this is the case, consult a doctor and one round of antibiotics will suffice.
3. One of the main causes: acid reflux: sometimes, the stomach acids come up to your throat, or if you feel any heartburns often, this can cause bad smell, which arises from the deeper throat or the pharynx. Solution: you can consult a gastroenterologist or physician and get prescribed a medicine for your acid reflux or any antacid liquids.
4. Certain foods can also cause halitosis. Let me know your diet to rule out this cause.
Additional tips :
1. Make sure (while you’re cleaning your tongue), to use the bristle part of your toothbrush and clean the posterior part of your tongue, that is the last part of your tongue. During this process, you may also feel a gag. Which means you are doing it correctly.
2. Personal tip- dilute one tbsp apple cider vinegar (any brand) in a glass of water and drink in the mornings before breakfast. The vinegar will help clear out the bad smell from your food canal also, help you in digestion.
Next Steps
1. Consider professional dental cleaning or wash (oral prophylaxis or scaling as we call it) as this will help remove food, debris and plaque which cannot be removed by manual brushing.
2. Use a clorhexidine mouthwash for 15 days. (one cap diluted in half a glass of water twice daily).
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Check for allergies before using the above mentioned medications.
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Dryness of mouth may occur this....so drink more water and use mouthwash
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You’re maintaining good hygiene — that’s great.
However, persistent bad breath can result from:
• Deep gum pockets or hidden cavities
• Dry mouth or acid reflux
• ENT issues like tonsil stones
I suggest a dental check-up to rule out any gum or hidden dental issues. If needed, an ENT consultation may also help.
Next Steps
You’re welcome to visit our clinic for a full evaluation.
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Try to clean properly with soft brush and also drink more water .
Please visit dentist first .
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You're already following excellent oral hygiene habits, which is commendable. However, persistent bad breath despite brushing and tongue cleaning may suggest:
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Hidden dental issues â like gum pockets, cavities, or wisdom teeth eruption
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Dry mouth â which can worsen at night or with certain medications
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Post-nasal drip or throat dryness â leading to bacterial buildup
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Gastrointestinal issues â such as acid reflux or indigestion
Next Steps
ð¹ Please schedule a comprehensive dental check-up to rule out gum disease or food traps ð¹ If dental causes are ruled out, consult a gastroenterologist or ENT specialist
Health Tips
Use an alcohol-free mouthwash Rinse with lukewarm salt water at night Try sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva Avoid strong-smelling foods before social interactions Youâre not alone in this â a thorough evaluation will help you feel fresh and confident again.
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Underlying etiology for bad breath can be many ,such as
-Gum disease which can still exist even after brushing ,tongue cleaning ,just sometimes a little professional help is needed ,that's all!
-Certain types of foods and drinks like onion ,garlic ,coffee .alcohol etc ,can linger in the mouth for a long time and lead to undesirable smell.
-Digestive issues like constipation ,irritable bowel ,acid reflux .
-Dry Mouth
-Food wedging due to partially erupted wisdom teeth.
-Sinus and respiratory infections.
Next Steps
Schedule a dental and medical evaluation
Health Tips
Rinse mouth after every meal
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Pls check is there eruption of wisdom teeth which lodges food particles during eruption process. For other note get checked for gastro problem too
Next Steps
consult a dentist
Health Tips
Gargle after every meal
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You’re doing a great job with brushing, tongue cleaning, and staying hydrated. But bad breath can still happen due to a few hidden reasons:
Dry mouth – Even if you drink water, your mouth may still be dry (especially at night), which lets bacteria grow.
Stomach issues like acidity – Acid coming up from the stomach can cause a bad smell.
throat infection – Mucus from your nose or throat can lead to bad breath.
Gum problems or hidden cavities – Even if your teeth look clean, some areas may still hold bacteria.
Next Steps
What you can do is Visit a dentist for a full mouth check-up. Try a mouthwash without alcohol and chew sugar-free gum for dry mouth. Rinse with warm salt water if your throat feels dry.
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Dr. Vatsal Gupta
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Roorkee
Hello maam. As you are telling that your teeth and gums are in good condition so the reason for bad breath could be Tonsilloliths. This diagnosis can be confirmed only after seeing your throat condition.
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You can use Freshchlor M/w for now twice a day after brushing.
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Dr. Madiha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi! Drink plenty of water and avoid having a dry mouth. Make sure to clean your tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate properly while brushing. Also, use a mouthwash regularly
Maintain good oral hygiene and get a scaling done every 6 months.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a dental check up done.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello sir
Bad breath usually is usually caused due gums problems/ cavities if any, if food starts getting stuck inbetween teeth bacteria grows and release foul smelling gases/ if you have any stomach related problems like acidity then also bad breath is seen.
Next Steps
Kindly consult with gastroenterologist if any stomach issues are present
once solved automatically your bad breath problem will be solved.
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