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My mouth is smelling bad.
Dear doctor,
I'm diabetic. I brush once a day after waking up in the morning and clean my tongue with a tongue cleaner. But, my mouth is smelling bad 6 hours after brushing. Please help me resolve this problem.
Thanks.
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Halitosis is due to many reasons , main cause is poor oral hygiene and other factors are stomach upset, gastric diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases , gum diseases , dry mouth. Brush twice daily once in the morning and once before your bedtime. Teeth cleaning once in 6 months helps to maintain good oral hygiene.Viist dental clinic foe teeth cleaning.
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Bad breath, or halitosis, are due to various factors such as poor oral hygiene, gum disease, dry mouth, smoking, certain medical conditions, or consumption of strong-smelling foods.
To manage this issue, it's essential to maintain good oral hygiene practices, including regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing.
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Scheduling regular dental check-ups, staying well-hydrated.
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If the problem persists, I recommend consulting your dentist or healthcare provider to identify and address any underlying conditions.
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Go for dental check up ,sometimes dental caries are there or deposits that needs to be cleaned
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There are various reasons for halitosis,like diabetes,gut issues, deposits.so firstly will have to rule out anything related to dental,mean to say if any deposits or cavities present, sometimes when u have cavities there will be food lodgement and which can cause bad breath
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visit your dentist to figure the reason for your bad breath
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stay hydrated,use mouthwash.
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There are many causes for bad breath or halitosis. One of them is diabetes. Please check your blood sugar level and keep monitoring it.
And maintain the oral hygiene by brushing two times in the morning and at night.
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visit the dentist to rule out the cause for your bad breath
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Have more water and after snacking gargle your mouth.
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There are various reasons for bad breath
Please visit the dentist in person to evaluate the main cause for halitosis
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There are various causes for bad breath ( Halitosis ) .
Individuals with diabetes are more prone to gum infection, which could most likely be the cause of the halitosis.
It could also be due to tonsilloliths . These occur due to accumulation of food particles in the tonsillar crypts.
Please visit a dentist at the earliest to find out the exact cause and get the appropriate treatment.
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Dr. B S L D Monika
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2 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Does your diabetes is under control or not ??
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Dr. Yip Wing Kong
Dentist
50 yrs exp
Singapore
Halitosis, or bad breath, is usually due to inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar around the roots of the teeth. This can be eliminated by having periodic scaling and polishing every six months by your dentist. It can also be caused by dental decay. Dryness of the mouth due to Diabetes may also cause bad breath. You should check with your doctor to ensure that your diabetic condition is well-controlled, and take frequent sips of water during the course of the day to hydrate the mouth.
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination. Get a routine dental cleaning done. Brush your teeth twice a day.
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