Why does my mouth smell 30 minutes after brushing?

Question

Hello doctor,

I brush two times a day, and also whenever I wake up from a small nap, I brush my teeth. But my mouth smells after 30 minutes of brushing.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Start using antibacterial or Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. This is best for bad breath, a stinky mouth, and halitosis. Use three times a day for two weeks.

Another very helpful method for the cure of bad breath is a saline water mouth rinse. Take a small cup of lukewarm water and add 1/4th teaspoon of salt to it. Do rinses three times for ten days. This will help.

But chronic halitosis or mouth odor is not a healthy thing. You must get the cause for it identified, whether it is due to any systemic problem like acidity, stomach ulcer, etc., or due to mouth breathing habit, or due to poor oral hygiene. Try to fix the problem accordingly first. If you need scaling, get it done and then start with mouthwash or rinses; you will get rid of bad breath for good.

Follow up after two weeks.

Excessive and harsh brushing may damage your teeth. If your oral hygiene is good, you need to brush only twice a day with a gentle hand.

I hope this answers your query.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.