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Chronic bad breath
On february 2017 I got a pain in filled tooth , consulted a doctor,she told that infection is there,prescribed some antibiotics and asked me to do rootcanal soon , as i used the tablets the pain went , on july 2017 a bad breath started coming from my mouth. Brushed 4-5 times a day , used all mouthwashes still no change. In january 2018 , a puff came behind the tooth which was said to be done with rootcanal. I did root canal , didnt cover teeth , after 5 months , bad breath is still there ...
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You have done incomplete treatment. The bad breath is from the pus which is coming out from the gum near the concerned tooth. Please share an x-ray.
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Dr. Jitender
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14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Bad breath have many reasons. It can be due to decayed teeth. From calculus deposits n pocket formation. It can be due to some systemic problems. Please take expert advice for diagnoses for your case
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