Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. The common causes of bad breath are poor oral hygiene, tobacco, foods like garlic and onions, xerostomia (dry mouth), certain drugs, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I have bad smell in my gums due to replaced tooth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tooth replacement done in my lower front teeth one year back. It is permanent. Now it is smelling bad and the gum is irritating and kind of itchy. What causes this? And do I need to visit a dentist? Or is this normal? Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Bad smell and itchy gums are due to the accumulation of plaque and calculus on the teeth. In your case, it seems like there is an accumulation of plaque and calculus between the prosthesis (the artificial teeth) and gu... Read Full »