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Yellow color accumulation
I have got yellow color accumulation on my tooth. It is spreading on other teeth too. What should I do? Is it dental plaque? Can it cause bad breath?
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You need a dental visit.
May be plaque
Yes yellowish accumulation cause bad breath
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Hello practo user.....
The yellow accumulation is called as plaque and if it becomes hard it is called as calculus.
Yes definitely it causes bad breath. But often it can causes severe problems like gingivial swelling upon infection.
Next Steps
definitely maintain a good oral hygiene.
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use soft/ medium brush...change your brush every 3 months. use fluoridated toothpaste twice a day.
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Most probably scaling is required.
An attached picture will be good for more specific judgement.
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Dr. Tasneem S Bulsara
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
First step is to visit a dentist after the scaling and polishing procedure which also called cleaning the accumulation will go and yes it is also one of the causes of bad breath and also ask your dentist to show you brushing techniques as well to maintain your teeth after scaling
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