What does it mean if when you are flossing your teeth 1 tooth has a really bad smell?

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What does it mean if when you are flossing your teeth 1 tooth has a really bad smell? I have to keep flossing it until the smell goes away, its also sore there too, seems the pain is on the tooth, I have a couple other teeth like this too, Why is it like this, I am terified of dentists!

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I sounds to me like you have some gum pockets, maybe even some beginning stages of periodontal disease. It is very good that you are flossing but I think you need to see your dentist as well as see your hygienist and have a good cleaning and check up. Periodontal disease only gets worse and can eventually lead to losing teeth. i knew a lady once who had perio disease and when she sneezed her tooth fell out. Do you want that? Didn't think so. The longer you wait the worse it gets not only in your mouth but also in you wallet

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It means you've got tooth decay.

i think you answered your own question. ... read your last sentence

9 times out of 10, a bad smell means infection. You should see a dentist ASAP. You don't want anymore serious problems.

Probably a condition called pyaria. It's a gum disease.

It means that that food is stuck in there and is causing bacteria to form since it is not being cleaned out. The pain means that the food is eating away at the tooth and is causing a cavity, which is affecting the root and nerve. I have the same problem with my wisdom teeth with food getting caught in the back.

probably an infection. see a dentist cuz it will only get worse. maybe you could see a dentist who uses sedation. there are many dentists who specialize in patients who are afraid of going to the dentist.

you need to start brushing them alot more you may have gingervitis or maybe you need to make an appointment with the dentist and face your fears.

while i understand that the dentist is unpleasent, so is tooth decay and rot. Which is what you have. If the infection gets into your bloodstream, you can get endocarditis, a heart condition that ruins your heart valves, and you will either be dead, or need a heart transplant. Trust me, I have cared for a boy of 18 that had that happen, he eventually rejected his heart and died. Not fun. When you can easily go to the dentist. If your super afraid, get a prescription for something like ativan or xanax to take before you go, or, (not recommended, but it does help some ) smoke a joint. Should help you relax.

its either you have decayed tooth or a gum disease.if it's decayed, see a dentist to get it filled.other signs of gum disease are gum bleeding during brushing and mobile tooth(loose).if you have these signs,see a dental hygienist for a good cleaning,or you can try Corsodyl Mouthwash or any mouthwash that contains Chlorhexidine in it.it works on mild gum disease.

MEANS DECAY...A VISIT TO THE DENTIST FOR A CLEANING WOULD HELP AFTER THAT MAKE SURE YOU START FLOSSING

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