Learn more about Bad Breath, which is also known as Halitosis.
Do You Suffer from Bad Breath?
Coffee breath is one thing. Chronic bad breath is another. It can not only destroy your social life, it's often a sign of more dangerous health problems. Often, chronic bad breath is a symptom of gum disease or other serious mouth infections. Improvements in diagnosis and treatment of bad breath have prompted Dr. Hatch to add a Fresh Breath Center to our practice. Fresh breath can be yours again!
Hatch Dental
Thomas Hatch, DDS
208 N. Locust Street
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 844-8023
HatchDental.com
Flossing As Prevention For Bad BreathNeed another reason to floss your teeth at least once a day? Flossing daily helps improve bad breath by effectively removing the food particles and bacteria that contribute to it. That makes flossing one of the easiest ways to prevent and banish bad breath.
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is more common than many people realize. You may joke about bad breath, whether it’s your own or someone else’s, but it’s an important oral health issue. Bad breath can be more than an embarrassing social problem-it can be a sign of disease or illness.
Saliva is Your FriendLess saliva means that your mouth is more susceptible to plaque buildup, which can create an unpleasant smell on your breath. Pay extra attention to any of the following circumstances that can reduce the saliva in your mouth and promote bad breath:
- Drinking alcohol. Alcohol-containing beverages may promote a dry mouth and cause bad breath. So don’t forget to floss after an evening out on the town, no matter how much you’re tempted to hop into bed and forget about it.
- Early morning. Saliva stops flowing while you sleep, so you may be prone to bad breath in the morning. If so, mornings may be the best time for your daily dental flossing.
- Being hungry or thirsty. When you’re dehydrated, there’s not as much saliva in your mouth, so you’re prone to bad breath and increased bacterial buildup. Drink enough fluids and remember to floss. Also, remember that chewing food increases the saliva in your mouth, so if you’re skipping meals or dieting, you may develop bad breath.
If you’re dieting and eating less frequently, a mint floss can not only help bad breath by removing bacteria, it may help you with your diet by providing a fresh taste in your mouth that makes you less tempted to snack. People who are following extremely low carbohydrate diets also sometimes report bad breath, but these reports are anecdotal. If you’re on a low-carb diet, or any restrictive diet, you may be promoting bad breath. If you must restrict your food intake and eat infrequently, drink plenty of water to help maintain the level of saliva in your mouth to help prevent bad breath in addition to following a good oral care routine.
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Hatch Dental Thomas Hatch, DDS 208 N. Locust Street Reedsburg, WI 53959 (608) 844-8023 HatchDental.com
Coffee breath is one thing. Chronic bad breath is another. It can not only destroy your social life, it's often a sign of more dangerous health problems. Often, chronic bad breath is a symptom of gum disease or other serious mouth infections. Improvements in diagnosis and treatment of bad breath have prompted Dr. Hatch to add a Fresh Breath Center to our practice. Fresh breath can be yours again!