BEFORE ANOTHER MINT / 再含一颗薄荷糖之前
Ordinary care: gentle fluoride brushing2min at least twice/day; interdental cleaning at least daily; gentle tongue cleaning daily, follow dental advice. No hard scrubbing. / 普通清洁：含氟牙膏轻刷两分钟每天至少两次；牙缝至少每天一次；舌面每天轻洁，遵守牙科意见，不硬刷。
Notice dryness and bring medicine/supplement names, not a self-chosen heat diagnosis. / 说明口干，带药与补充剂名称，不先选“火”诊断。
Hypothetical question: “Ongoing odor and occasional bleeding—could you check my mouth and cleaning?” / 假设提问：“持续口气、时有出血，能否检查口腔与清洁方法？”
Painful/bleeding/swollen gums, toothache, loose teeth/denture issues or persistent concern: dentist. Few weeks without improvement is not a mandatory wait. / 痛肿出血、牙痛松动假牙问题或持续担心看牙医；几周不改善不是必须等待期。
Breathing/speaking/swallowing difficulty, significant mouth swelling/hard opening or eye swelling/pain/vision change: local emergency care. / 呼吸说话吞咽困难、明显口肿难张口或眼肿痛视力变化：当地急救。
Stomach fire is a traditional description, not an odor test. / 胃火是传统解释，不是口气检测。