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Asked for male, 23 years old from Pune
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Agra
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Yes, it will help as betadine is an antiseptic agent. You don't need to gargle it, you just have to rinse it.
Will take around approximately a week or more to heal depending on the severity of your wound.
If it does not improve in a longer run, please consult a dentist.
Avoid using a cloth to rub your teeth and gums.
Instead use a soft bristled toothbrush to clean and be gentle while using over the gums.
Will take around approximately a week or more to heal depending on the severity of your wound.
If it does not improve in a longer run, please consult a dentist.
Avoid using a cloth to rub your teeth and gums.
Instead use a soft bristled toothbrush to clean and be gentle while using over the gums.
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You need to see your dentist as soon as possible and tell everything about your present problem. There is nothing to be worried about as the stains of iodine are temporary and will go in a couple of days.
Asked for male, 50 years old from Chennai
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No dear salt water gargling is not recommended as throat pain is due to dryness in the mouth and this is due to the lack of hydration in your mouth, saliva and mucus which is protective layer in mouth helps you to keep mouth mucosa wet and healthy, if this get dries than bacteria gets space to enter your body, and you start getting repeatedly the cold and throat pain, do keep yourself hydrated with fresh fruits, shakes, lemon juice of honey, melon, water melon, salads, and milk products like cur...more
Asked for male, 56 years old from Karimnagar
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Hope you don't have smoking ,chewing tobacco products or drinking alcohol habits as you have mentioned none of this. Also you do not have any systemic problems like diabetes. Coming to your problem, you can choose Close up fire freeze toothpaste. It will prevent foul smells for longer. Clean your tongue daily. It will prvent foul smells further. You can use Listerine mouthwash twice daily. It will again improve your problem. At your age of 55, I would not suggest you to chew on sugar free gum bu...more
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