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How Can Bad Breath Be Treated
Question: i have the problem of bad breath.
which makes me feel awkward at times.
i use mouthwash but it doesn't help.
please help me
which makes me feel awkward at times.
i use mouthwash but it doesn't help.
please help me
Brief Answer:
oral prophylaxis
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic
Read your query and understand your concern as you have bad breath ,medically bad breath is known as Halitosis see what happend is bad breath can be due to some reasons which include : Not having proper oral hygiene , deposition of food debris in subgingival areas of gums , drug induced , bacterial infection, Dry mouth , Respiratory tract infection , sinus problem , diet (use of milk products ) or diseases of liver, kidney .
Dont be worried so much smruti for this I will suggest you some home remedies to avoid bad breath:
-Brush your teeth twice daily using soft bristle brush .
- Do warm saline rinses 2 - 3 times a day.
- Use chlorhexidine mouthwash once daily .
- Use waxed floss to clean interdental areas of teeth .
You can do these self care remedies at home and if bad breath persists despite of aforementioned consult dentist for complete oral prophylaxis ( scaling and root planning) .
Hope I have answered your query ,
If you have further query I will be happy to help .
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
oral prophylaxis
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic
Read your query and understand your concern as you have bad breath ,medically bad breath is known as Halitosis see what happend is bad breath can be due to some reasons which include : Not having proper oral hygiene , deposition of food debris in subgingival areas of gums , drug induced , bacterial infection, Dry mouth , Respiratory tract infection , sinus problem , diet (use of milk products ) or diseases of liver, kidney .
Dont be worried so much smruti for this I will suggest you some home remedies to avoid bad breath:
-Brush your teeth twice daily using soft bristle brush .
- Do warm saline rinses 2 - 3 times a day.
- Use chlorhexidine mouthwash once daily .
- Use waxed floss to clean interdental areas of teeth .
You can do these self care remedies at home and if bad breath persists despite of aforementioned consult dentist for complete oral prophylaxis ( scaling and root planning) .
Hope I have answered your query ,
If you have further query I will be happy to help .
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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