I've noticed a strange, slightly foul smell coming from my mouth lately, even after brushing. My friend joked it might be a hidden cavity. Can anyone tell me if cavities actually smell, and what kind of smell it might be?
5 months ago
Our bodies have a beautiful way of telling us when something is out of balance. A cavity often creates a slightly sweet but stale, unpleasant odor in the mouth due to trapped energy and food. Keep your thoughts positive, clean your tongue daily, and visit a doctor to restore your health.
5 months ago
I deal with chronic inflammation due to PCOS, so I am always extra careful about oral hygiene. To me, a cavity has a very specific sour, rotting smell that doesn't go away even after brushing and using mouthwash. It's best not to guess and just let a dentist evaluate it properly.
4 months ago
Is it normal to smell something like sulfur or stale food whenever you floss near a specific back tooth? I have been getting this weird, bad breath lately even after cleaning my teeth twice a day. Did anyone else experience this before discovering they had a deep cavity?
8 months ago
Honestly, it smells like food that has been sitting in a garbage bin for too long. Since bacteria are basically feasting on the sweet leftovers on your teeth, it produces a very distinct fermenting smell. It totally ruins the taste of your morning filter coffee, trust me.
Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems in kids and adults. If you feel tooth sensitivit...
7 months ago
Haan na, bad breath from cavities is a real thing and it smells quite foul, like decaying food stuck in a corner. Apne aap clean nahi hota woh ghar pe, no matter how much you brush. Better to go to the dental clinic and get the cavity cleaned and filled properly.
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