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What can i do to freshen breath without gum?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Good OH: Make sure there is no inflammation that would cause any bleeding orally. Good oral hygiene, frequent dentist cleaning and checkup to eliminate gingivitis and/or food impaction area and/or gum/tooth abscess.

Answered 8/26/2013

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