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I have bad breath and taste in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a persistent bad breath and bad taste in my mouth. I have excellent oral hygiene, and my dentist said my teeth and gums are all healthy. My doctor said that it could be sinus drainage, but I have dealt with this for years even when I have no drainage. It is ruining my personal life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you get any CT scan of your sinuses done before to rule out sinusitis? Yes, sinusitis can cause such symptoms and to rule out that a CT scan is needed. Sinusitis also does nose block, headache, and post-nasal drip. So if you have any of these symptoms, then it can be ... Read Full »
I have issues with body odor and bad breath. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a bit of an embarrassing question to ask. Lately, my wife has been mentioning that I seem to have some issues with body odor and bad breath. I am 41 and it is worrying me. I am not sure what is causing it or what I can do to fix it. I shower regularly and brush my teeth twic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the below instructions: Maintain strict oral health. Do warm water saline gargles after meals. Avoid highly perfumed creams, oil, lotions, powder, soaps, or deodorants. Wear loose, cotton and comfortable cl... Read Full »
I have foul smell in my mouth. What could be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a foul smell in my mouth for a few years. This may be due to an unclean stomach. Please, can you prescribe me some medication to clean my stomach? Also, whatever I eat does not nourish my body. Can I know the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath or halitosis most commonly originates from the oral cavity or nasal passages. Periodontal disease, caries, acute forms of gingivitis, poorly fitting dentures, oral abscess, tongue coating, and sinusitis are common causes. It can also originate from the ... Read Full »
Why are my teeth yellow even though I brush them?
Query: Hello doctor, My teeth always get yellow in color, after brushing for two times a day. Also, my mouth stinks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be following reasons for yellowing of teeth. There could be yellow or brown layers of tartar at gumline that needs to be taken out so that your actual enamel can be seen. For it, you need to get your scaling done from the dentist and then do brushing twice a ... Read Full »
I have a bad breath for a long time. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I tried teeth cleaning, I avoided non-veg foods and beverage drinks, which produce gas, and I am eating a balanced diet. My bad breath problem is since for the past five years till now, so in this period I realize that I have a white layer on my tongue and when I smell my tongue then I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white coating on your tongue is mostly due to bacteria and debris. And, it seems that you might have a dry mouth. All this must be causing bad breath. Clean or scrape your tongue regularly, maintain proper oral hygiene, drink a lot of water and even empty stomach... Read Full »
What can be the cause of bad breath despite brushing twice a day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. My question is about oral health. In spite of brushing my teeth twice a day, I have bad breath. Please tell me why. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath, also known as halitosis can occur due to many reasons like poor oral hygiene, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. I suggest you consult a dentist and get evaluated. Thorough clinical evaluation and investigatio... Read Full »
Can a torn throat cartilage trap food and cause bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, Can a torn cartilage in the throat trap food and cause bad breath? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no cartilage in the oral cavity and oropharynx. A cartilage is present in the larynx (lower throat) and below the larynx. Any injury can cause a tear in the cartilage. But, it will not cause bad breath. Generally, food particles get trapped in the tonsillar ... Read Full »
Is there any antibiotic or treatment available to remove smell from mouth and bad breath?
Query: Hi doctor, I always have bad breath and a smelling mouth. Recently, I found stinky tonsil stones. Is there any antibiotic or treatment available to cure it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath or halitosis is a problem where the breath is smelly. It has some causes from food to some disorders. As you have tonsil stones, you can have infections in it. It can be treated by using antibiotics. If you have a recurrent infection in the tonsil, then I sug... Read Full »
One of my dental crown smells bad for more than a year. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bad breath for more than a year. I could sense the foul odor from one of the artificial crown. I am afraid of getting near someone as the odor is too foul. I have had numerous crown restorations in the past ten years. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I shall try my best to resolve your issue. Are you sure that the foul odor is from a single crown and not from the entire oral cavity? I saw the picture attached; the gum color has faded (attachments removed to protect the pat... Read Full »
Do swollen and bleeding gums cause bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing a bad breath problem. Sometimes gums get swelled and bleeding happens. I do not feel comfortable speaking to someone because of the bad breath issue. What can I do to eradicate this problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum bleeding, gum swelling, and bad breath are the signs of gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar or calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food ... Read Full »