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Mouth
- I brush twice a day and still have bad breath.
- Mouthwash helps for less than an hour.
- I wake up with a dry mouth.
Nose and throat
- I breathe through my mouth.
- I have mucus at the back of my throat.
- I see or cough up small white lumps (tonsil stones).
- I have acidity, burping or a sour taste.
Red flags
- A sore that does not heal in the mouth or throat.
- Pain or difficulty swallowing.
- Bad breath with fever and throat swelling.
What your ticks may mean
When brushing does not fix it, the cause is often a dry mouth from mouth breathing, sinus mucus, tonsil stones or silent reflux. Clean your tongue, drink water, and treat the cause rather than using stronger mouthwash.
See a doctor soon if
You ticked any red flag or three or more boxes. A dentist and an ENT can check together.