Likely causes
- Plaque and food left in the mouth
- Gum disease
- Dry mouth
- A coating on the tongue
What to do until your appointment
- Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth daily
- Clean your tongue gently
- Drink water to keep your mouth moist
When it is urgent
- Bleeding or swollen gums
- Breath that does not improve with cleaning after several weeks
If you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital straight away.
Treatment that fixes it
Scaling & Polishing is the treatment that usually fixes this. Dr. Kamran Shahzad will examine you and explain the options before any treatment starts.
Sources
Written by the team at Dental Clinic by Dr. Kamran Shahzad.
This article is general information. Please see a dentist for advice about your own teeth.
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