Bad Breath

Many people suffer from chronic bad breath or halitosis. Bad breath is something you do not want to be known for, and typically finding the cause is easy. If you suffer from bad breath but also brush, floss, or gargle each day the cause may not be obvious. Taking the time to figure out the underlying problem that may be causing your bad breath is important, and finding a cure can be simple.

Common Cause of Bad Breath

Dental Hygiene

The first area patients should focus on is their dental hygiene habits. Gum or mints are only a short term solution, and finding the cause is the only way you can truly get relief from bad breath. Looking at your dental hygiene is a great place to start because dental hygiene is the most common cause of chronic bad breath. About 85% of bad breath comes from inside the mouth. If you do not brush and floss daily, bacteria can get left behind and cause issues with your breath. Bacteria eats the leftover food particles in your mouth, and as a result leaves a foul smelling odor in your mouth and on your teeth.

Devices

If patients wear retainers, dentures, or mouthguards while they sleep, these devices can trap bacteria or food particles if not cleaned properly. This can attribute to halitosis or chronic bad breath. Taking care of your teeth and mouth is extremely important for your overall and oral health, and can prevent issues such as bad breath that could be embarrassing around others.

Cavities or Infection

If you suffer from cavities or have an infection lingering in your mouth that has not been treated, this can cause bad breath. Attending regular visits to our office for your dental cleaning and exam is important. Our skilled staff can get in front of issues such as cavities or infections and prevent further problems in the future. If patients have issues with their tonsils or throat, this can cause bad breath, and can be from an infection such as strep throat. Patients should seek treatment from their primary care physician if they feel there is an issue with their tonsils or throat.

Dry Mouth or Dehydration

Dehydration or dry mouth is a common cause of bad breath. Saliva and water wash away bacteria or food particles. If your mouth is not hydrated this reduces saliva and can cause halitosis. Our saliva contains pertinent minerals and proteins that help defend against bacteria. Staying hydrated is important to keep our mouth healthy and to prevent bad breath.

Other Possible Causes for Bad Breath

  • Diabetes
  • Throat or mouth cancer
  • Sinus infection
  • Digestive issues
  • Acid reflux
  • Lung infection 
  • Liver disease

What Can I Do to Cure My Bad Breath?

  • Brush and floss two times a day
  • Use an antimicrobial rinse daily
  • Tongue scrape daily to remove bacteria
  • Remove any devices and clean them thoroughly
  • Visit our dental office for regular cleanings and exams
  • Review your diet and try and stick to eating healthy foods
  • Drink water and stay hydrated
  • Avoid tobacco products

Looking For Help With Chronic Bad Breath?

There are many simple solutions to cure bad breath. We encourage you to make an appointment for an exam in our office to discuss your concerns. Our skilled staff can help give you tips, and our thorough dental exam can help identify any issues you may have that could be causing chronic bad breath. If you have already tried simple solutions and still notice your bad breath does not go away, we may advise you make an appointment to see your primary care physician. 

If you are interested in finding a solution to cure bad breath we can help. To schedule your appointment contact our office, and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you!

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Bad Breath

Everyone gets bad breath, before blaming the garlic on the pizza you ate last night, but you need to focus on your oral hygiene routine. In case of worst chronic bad breath than the normal bad breath that won’t diminish regardless of what you do. Majority of the cases of bad breath led by chronic halitosis, where a stubborn, sticky biofilm of bacteria hang out in your mouth. In the case of severity, you need to visit your dentist.

Dry Mouth

If you think that the dry mouth is a harmless and unpleasant condition you should bear with, then think again. a dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but it can make the mouth vulnerable to disease, as well as infections Saliva is crucial in order to keep the mouth clean, with your dry mouth, the production of saliva is reduced and make your mouth ideal place for plaque, germs, and bacteria to flourish.

Toothaches

Like teeth sensitivity, there are several other causes of toothaches. Toothache can be an indication of eroded enamel, gum disease, tooth decay, or even linked to myofascial and migraine pain. A tooth pain just makes the life miserable; it can also point a potentially serious primary overall or oral health condition. Don’t ever avoid these minor dental issues; otherwise, they will be converted in the big one.

Mouth Sores

Every form of sore can be unpleasant. Sores in your mouth is especially an inconvenience as they can be painful every time you consume something hard. Sores in your mouth can also be symptoms of a disease and infection. Ill-fitting denture and orthodontic wear or other overall health conditions like as herpes and diabetes can lead these unwanted and unpleasant sores. Its rare, oral cancer is to blame. This cancer is treatable if it diagnosed at an early stage. But in the case of severity, it is challenging to treat. All these dental issues should not be ignored at any cost. If your mouth will feel and look healthy, you will smile in front of people without any fear! Keep your mouth healthy; your smile is important!

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