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One of my dental crown smells bad for more than a year. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bad breath for more than a year. I could sense the foul odor from one of the artificial crown. I am afraid of getting near someone as the odor is too foul. I have had numerous crown restorations in the past ten years. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I shall try my best to resolve your issue. Are you sure that the foul odor is from a single crown and not from the entire oral cavity? I saw the picture attached; the gum color has faded (attachments removed to protect the pat... Read Full »
Do swollen and bleeding gums cause bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing a bad breath problem. Sometimes gums get swelled and bleeding happens. I do not feel comfortable speaking to someone because of the bad breath issue. What can I do to eradicate this problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum bleeding, gum swelling, and bad breath are the signs of gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar or calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food ... Read Full »
What is the reason for persistent bad odor in my mouth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old woman. I am married for two years, and I do not have a child or any gynecology problem. I have digestion problem for the past one year. My main symptom was a bad smell from the mouth, especially in the morning, weakness, and sometimes mild fever. I do have not any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry much about the smell of the mouth. It may be due to anemia i.e low hemoglobin concentration. You must appreciate that hemoglobin formation needs iron and proteins mainly. You only mentioned iron supplement. What is its composition? If it contains iron, vita... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution for long term halitosis.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I am suffering from halitosis for the past 15 years. Consulted many doctors and they could not find out the reason. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is such a long history, it will surely need good investigation, medication and regular check-ups. And as you are saying it is not possible in your area I can only give you oral home remedies which may or may not work without timely scaling. This condition can eit... Read Full »
How to get rid of tonsil stones with sore throat and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have tonsil stones. I have little white things in my tonsil pockets. When I cough them up or manage to get them out, they are whitish or yellowish hard clumps. I have mild sore throats all the time, bad breath (I brush my teeth constantly and I make sure I do not eat food th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You suffer from tonsilloliths. Tonsils which are lymphoid organs in the throat produce secretions through the crypts in them. In a few people, these secretions calcify and become stones (called tonsilloliths). In a vast majority of people it stays asymptomatic, however... Read Full »
I am suffering from bad breath. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,As a 35-year-old male, I am interested in understanding the common causes of halitosis. How does one differentiate between temporary bad breath and persistent halitosis? Which health conditions or habits are known to contribute to chronic bad breath? Additionally, what are the recommended ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Please note that halitosis can arise from both local and systemic factors. Local factors encompass issues like dental caries, periodontitis, or sinusitis, while systemic causes might be linked to liver, gastrointestinal tract, ... Read Full »
I suffer from chronic bad breath. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chronic bad breath, and I do not know what to do. I brush, floss, and rinse twice daily, and I even scrape my tongue, but there is still a white coating on my tongue. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. If you have a white coating at the back of the tongue, it can be either due to lack of cleaning in that area due to inaccessibility or due to fungal infections causing thrush. I would suggest you get a clinical examination done by a dentis... Read Full »
How can I manage my tooth sensitivity and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling sensitivity in my teeth and my mouth smells as well. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As stated by you this seems to be a case of gum disease commonly called pyorrhoea. There are different reasons of teeth sensitivity. Most commonly sensitivity of all teeth and bad smell from the mouth is caused by gum disease called gingivitis or periodontitis. Other... Read Full »
I am a 35-year-old female suffering from halitosis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female. Could you please explain what halitosis is and what causes it? I am interested in understanding both the common and less common factors that contribute to bad breath. I maintain a regular oral hygiene routine, including brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Halitosis is due to both intraoral and systemic reasons. Intraoral include dental caries, periodontitis, or sinusitis. Systemic include kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disorders. For systemic diagnosis, corresponding tests are required, while for dental reasons, organ... Read Full »
I have bad breath and taste in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a persistent bad breath and bad taste in my mouth. I have excellent oral hygiene, and my dentist said my teeth and gums are all healthy. My doctor said that it could be sinus drainage, but I have dealt with this for years even when I have no drainage. It is ruining my personal life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Did you get any CT scan of your sinuses done before to rule out sinusitis? Yes, sinusitis can cause such symptoms and to rule out that a CT scan is needed. Sinusitis also does nose block, headache, and post-nasal drip. So if you have any of these symptoms, then it can be du... Read Full »