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What causes bad breath after wisdom teeth removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday. I am not in much pain but I have a horrible taste in my mouth and my breath is horrible. I have brushed my teeth twice a day, I use a salt water rinse like 15 times a day. And I use an alcohol-free mouth wash. I cannot tell if I have an infection ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you do not have pain or fever or any other major symptoms, there is nothing much to freak about. Coming on to the bad taste and bad odor, it could be due to any deposits in the socket or anywhere else in the mouth. Even a dry mouth can cause it. But if you feel i... Read Full »
How to keep breath fresh all day?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not have any dental issues. I have been getting regular dental checkups. How do I keep my breath fresh all day? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to know that you go for regular dental check-ups. Breath can be kept fresh by maintaining oral hygiene. Follow proper brushing technique (Bass-sulcular method). Brush once in 12 hours. Gargle after every meal. Clean your tongue daily. You can use f... Read Full »
I recently got separators for my teeth, which I removed as they were causing bad breath. Is it okay?
Query: Hello, I recently got four separators in my teeth for braces. I removed two of them myself after four days because they had a very foul smell, which gave me bad breath. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Separators are placed to gain space for the placement of the molar band. Since you are going to start with orthodontic treatment, kindly maintain oral hygiene properly and gargle after every meal. The foul smell could have been due to food lodgement. Regarding the re... Read Full »
I have a problem of bad breath for a long time. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I tried teeth cleaning, I avoided non-veg foods and beverage drinks, which produce gas, and I am eating a balanced diet. My bad breath problem is since for the past five years till now, so in this period I realize that I have a white layer on my tongue and when I smell my tongue then I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white coating on your tongue is mostly due to bacteria and debris. And, it seems that you might have a dry mouth. All this must be causing bad breath. Clean or scrape your tongue regularly, maintain proper oral hygiene, drink a lot of water and even empty stomach... Read Full »