Various causes cause foul smell from the mouth or bad breath or halitosis. It can be due to poor oral hygiene, eating certain food items, smoking, acid reflux, dental infections, dry mouth, infections of the ear, nose, and throat, poor hygiene routine for the tongue, etc.
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My wisdom tooth in the lower back region has turned brown and emanates a foul smell. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a wisdom tooth in the lower back region of my mouth. I have a cut in my gums close to the wisdom tooth, and the tooth is starting to turn brown. I brush my teeth regularly, but there is a foul smell. Why does my mouth smell? How to prevent my mouth from smelling? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. If your tooth is turning brown, it could be due to decay in your tooth, leading to a bad smell. I would suggest you consult a dentist and get evaluated. In case of decay, the tooth has to be treated with filling or ro... Read Full »
What could be the reason for bad breath?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a foul odor in my mouth for many years. So I went to the doctor and got a cavity filled. And I brush once a day, but I see people who do not brush for months but still do not have a foul mouth odor. But people are complaining to me about my mouth odor. In addition, I do not smok... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Bad breath or halitosis can be caused due to dental and non-dental reasons. Dental reasons include accumulation of tartar or calculus on the tooth, failed fillings or crowns, multiple decays, and an impacted wisdom tooth. But the most ... Read Full »
How to cure bad breath permanently?
Query: Hello doctor, My mouth stinks very badly. What shall I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get a full mouth scaling done from a dentist. Start using antibacterial mouthwash (example: Listerine) twice daily for two weeks. This is the best for stinking mouth (bad breath/ halitosis). Another method for curing bad breath is saline mouth rinse. Take a small ... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in my eyes and a bad taste in my mouth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having pain in my eyes. The taste of my mouth irritates me a lot and I am not having an urge to eat anything. I think that my body is hot but I am not having a fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having a bad taste in your mouth is due to poor oral hygiene. Improper brushing and flossing can cause gingivitis. It can cause a bad taste in your mouth. Dental problems such as infections, abscesses, and eruption of wisdom teeth can also cau... Read Full »
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