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Throat bad breath
I brush twice...also most of times i use mouthwash...some times salt water rinse...
I dont know still why i feel my back of mouth has some bacteria...specly near throat region...what can i do to remove this feeling of bad breath
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Causes of bad breath include food, tobacco products, poor dental hygiene resulting in accumulation of plaque and tartar, health problems, dry mouth, oral infections, dental cavities, or medications etc. One of the most common signs and symptoms of tonsil stones is bad breath. Mouthwash may temporarily mask bad breath, but it may not treat the underlying cause.
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Visit the dentist for definite cause of bad breath and its treatment.
Health Tips
Brush and floss teeth regularly. Remember to brush the tongue. Keep the mouth moist by drinking water and chewing sugarless gum. Quit smoking or chewing tobacco.
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Bad breath could be due to many reasons like calculus deposits on teeth, less water intake, not cleaning tongue, some gastric problems etc. So to rule out proper check up is mandatory. So visit doctor online or offline.
You may need professional cleaning and polishing of your teeth.
You should maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day, brush before going to sleep is mandatory. Use mouthwash.
You can use dental floss also.
Drink a plenty of water.
Add more citrus fruits in your diet.
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Hello
Bad breath in throat area can be bcoz of plaque in that area which is not cleaned while brushing
Even if you are brushing twice but not reaching that area while doing so, this problem will persist
Next Steps
get a tongue cleaner and start using it from as posterior as possible on your tongue
initially you might get a gag from this but eventually ul get used to this necessary habit
Health Tips
get scaling done every 6 months to avoid plaque formation and collection in areas of your mouth where u can't reach
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Most often bad breath happens due to the presence of plaque or calculus between the teeth and gum. Scaling and teeth polishing can remove those plaques and calculus and then followed by the usage of appropriate amount of chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash. This will eliminate bad breath. Even if the complaint still persists, then we have to check for any caries in the tooth or get a review from the ENT.
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Visit a Specialist Dental Surgeon, Periodontist
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Hi, bad breath is caused because of plague and calculus too, you need to see a dentist and get a scaling done if that is required.
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Do visit your dentist
Health Tips
Ideally get a scaling once in six months, atleast once in a year
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Dear Patient
Bad breath can be due to different reasons. I am sure you have done some research on it already. Since you are already brushing twice a day , I advise you need to be checked to be sure . That There is nothing else wrong. For detailed checkup contact us for further consultation.
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hope this helps.
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