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Suggest Treatment For Bad Breath While Having White Patches Along Gum Lines

I have small white patches all along my gum lines and my gums bleed if I just push on them, and I am experiencing bad breath. I floss and brush and use mouthwash...this has been going on for about a year and is progressivly getting worse. I am a single mother of four and cannot afford to go to the dentist. Is there something I can do over the counter? Thank you!!
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The white patch could be because of lichen planus, candidiasis, or leukoplakia. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. The possible cause of halitosis or bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection.
Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions.
If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash.
if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored.
If it is respiratory tract infection consult a pulmonologost.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Bad Breath While Having White Patches Along Gum Lines

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The white patch could be because of lichen planus, candidiasis, or leukoplakia. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. The possible cause of halitosis or bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection. Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions. If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash. if it is tooth infection get the tooth restored. If it is respiratory tract infection consult a pulmonologost. I hope my answer will help you, take care.