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I have had tooth pain and bad breath. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a female of 18-year-old, height 150 cm, and weight 170 kg. I have been having tooth pain for the past three days. It hurts while swallowing and have bad breath. I am currently taking Acetaminophen, Codeine, and Amoxil. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your medications are on point, but which tooth is paining exactly. From which segment, upper or lower tooth, are you having pain? Please let me know. You can start first with lukewarm salt water rinsing several times a day for up to 10 days. I suggest using a 1) Chlor... Read Full »
My tongue appears white in the morning, but there is no pain or lesion. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,Why does my tongue appear white in the morning? There is no pain or lesions. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The reason for the tongue to have a white layered coating by morning is usually when you do not brush at night. Brushing at nighttime is equally important like you brush during the day. When you usually consume any f... Read Full »
I have bad breath after wearing dentures. Why is that?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bad breath for the past two years. I also have complaints like dry mouth and dry tongue. I had a decayed tooth in the front two years back. I consulted a dentist and got it removed. I started wearing dentures to replace this missing tooth. I have been experiencing bad breath... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Candies will not cure halitosis. It just masks your taste with sweetness, and it is also harmful to your teeth. I need the following details to treat the symptoms of dry mouth and bad breath. 1. What antibiotics were taken after tooth remov... Read Full »
How do I cure the chronic bad breath and pimples on the right side of my face?
Query: Hi doctor, I went through a period of dry mouth, dry eyes, and dry skin. The main issue that resulted from this was chronic bad breath. I had some reflux issues years ago and had undergone gastroscopy three months before. I floss regularly and have regular dental checkups. No matter what I did or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I suggest you stay calm and composed, as bad breath is a very common finding in many people nowadays. In fact, to even those who visit the dentist for regular checkups! So do not attach yourself to social stigma and think negatively. Irrespective of the situat... Read Full »
I have had bad breath for five years and, I currently have a plaque on my teeth. How to overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I have had bad breath and when I talk people around me itch their noses. My problem started five years back and I was expecting it to stop someday, but it has not stopped yet. There is some plaque on my teeth. Now I prefer not to talk with my friends. When I ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Do not worry. I have experience in handling halitosis (bad breath) cases. I can give you suitable remedies as well as therapy to get rid of your chronic bad breath issue. See the thing is that there may be a local or an underlying factor re... Read Full »