My gums have been red and slightly swollen for over two months now. I be using Listerine with gum care and that seemed to be helping me. My gums still hurt but not all the time mostly when I brush or eat. Since I do not have a dentist and no dental insurance using mouthwash is really the only affordable thing for me to do.
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Bad Breath – What are the Natural Treatments?
Having bad breath is a common complaint that afflicts many people. It is caused by the presence of bacteria in the oral cavity. Bacterial growth can occur due to many reasons, and in many places that may cause a foul odor to emanate from your mouth. Usually the most common reason is infrequent brushing leading to bacterial decomposition of leftover food particles in your mouth and in between your teeth.
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1) Dental decay
2) Gum disease
3) Food stagnation between the teeth
4) Dry mouth
5) Excessive bacterial activity on the tongue, possibly due to postnasal drip (catarrh coming down the back of the throat from the sinuses and nasal passages)
6) Throat or tonsil infection
7) Types of food you may eat
8 ) Up set stomach
9) Accumulation of plaque on the teeth
10) Smoking
11) Second hand smoke
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you may not be brushing enough. Since you have braces brush after eating. Talk to your dentist to find out the correct way in flossing with braces on. Flossing is important in order to remove food particles stuck in your braces.
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