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Query: Hello doctor, I have been brushing my teeth and tongue three times a day for two months now, but my teeth are still yellow, and I have bad breath. I have been using a good toothpaste and a double action toothbrush of a good brand. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.It is advisable to consult a dentist for professional teeth cleaning. Teeth bleaching can also be considered to achieve teeth whitening for about a year. Additionally, you can explore a home remedy for teeth whitening and mainta... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have two questions. Is there anything you recommend to clean the tongue? I get white spots on my tongue and it is hard to clean the back of my tongue due to gagging easily. Is that something that needs a prescription from a dentist because I suffer from bad breath? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we only use a tongue cleaner to clean a tongue that is made up of steel or plastic. Whenever you clean your tongue just breathe with your nose only and concentrate on something else but do not think about gagging. This will help you. Visit a dentist soon and g... Read Full »
I have persistent bad breath despite following many measures. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing bad breath for quite some time and I never brushed my teeth. By 15 years, I decided to brush my teeth every single day before school and started doing oil pulling with coconut oil, and started drinking plenty of water throughout the day (around two smart water b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Well, you do not have to be this hard on yourself. Just maintain your oral hygiene properly and use mouthwash after brushing twice a day. Use a good metallic tongue cleaner that is available in the market. Use cardamom in your free t... Read Full »
I have feces-smelling breath, heartburn, and a small lump in my throat. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old male that has had feces-smelling breath my entire adult life. My dentists say I have perfect teeth. When I swallow, I can feel a small lump in my throat. I took a picture of my throat and can see my epiglottis is visible. Several years ago, I had a barium swallow, and no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not a lump. It is just a normal structure with some kind of small pimple. That can go away with the gargling. Try baking soda and salt gargle. The foul smell can be due to stomach problems. Just eat healthy and drink water before you take lunch or dinner. The... Read Full »
How to get rid of bleeding gums with bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male, who weighs 132.28 pounds and I am 69.6 inches tall. I am facing problems like bleeding gum, bad breath, and also my gums are getting separated from the teeth. What should I do? My gums bleed on brushing, so I tried using lemon for it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problems you are suffering from are common among people, but you need to know the reason behind it. Bleeding gums are due to wrong brushing techniques or you are not maintaining oral hygiene properly and there is some food lodgement. For this, visit a dentist and... Read Full »