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I have drooling, bad breath, and taste issues. Should I visit a dentist in this pandemic or wait?

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Dr. Sushrutha M.

Published At September 6, 2021
Reviewed AtJanuary 22, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I needed to consult if I could get treatment at home or visit the clinic because I am still not vaccinated. Last year while chewing gum, all of a sudden, it stuck in one tooth. It was unbearable pain with bleeding. I thought I would visit the doctor once the COVID is over. But it has been a year now. I cannot eat with the right side of my mouth because of that tooth. It hurts. Now from last month, I am drooling more while sleeping, and my breath smell weird. I feel like vomiting, and my tongue gets white frequently even though I brush regularly. At times more often to get rid of weird smells and taste. I am scared if I got infected. I cannot sleep properly because of the mouth problem, including drooling, smell, tongue, taste. All r really bad. And still, that tooth bleed from within. Please give your opinion.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I suggest you personally not visit any dental clinic right now. It is not something we call an emergency. You can wait till the COVID wave is over.

For bad smell and other issues which you have mentioned I recommend you:

1) Mouth wash Chlorohexidine, rinse mouth with it twice daily for one minute, and do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using it.

2) Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily for 15 days.

3) Dental floss such as stim to clear interdental spaces after taking food.

I hope you will feel good after using it. Please get back if you have further doubts.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar
Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

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