By Arthur Kezian
Imagine noticing a very foul odor coming from your mouth when socializing with friends and family. As embarrassing as it can be, one of your pals leans over and whispers to your ear “you can really use some chewing gum.” At such a point it is obvious that you have a case of bad breath. This however, should not worry you. The important thing to do at this point is to find out why your breath smells bad and look for the best possible way to counter the effects. To help you out, Dr. Kezian has summarized some information on the causes and solutions of bad oral health.
It is normal to experience bad breath at one point or another. Some believe that having bad breath means you do not take good care of your teeth, and that not being able to treat bad breath forces you to live with it. The good news is now you can solve the problem of bad breath; all you need to do is be ready to accept change. You need to change the manner in which you manage you oral health and follow the oral health maintenance tips of Dr. Kezian and staff.
i. Food and drinks: digestion of foods such as onions and garlic normally end up in the bloodstream and as a result some particles of the same end up in the lungs. With time this comes out in the form of foul smelling breath. Brushing, flossing, and mouthwash can help temporarily mask the odors consequently keeping your breath fresh. Alternatively, in case you know you are headed for a social situation simply avoid eating or drinking such food items that are likely to cause the foul smell.
ii. Poor oral Hygiene: failing to properly or completely not remove food particles and bacteria from your mouth can also cause the foul smell. In short, to avoid the foul smell simply make sure that you brush and floss your teeth every day; failure to do so will cause bacteria to grow in your mouth leaving unwanted bad breathe. Along with brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash, make sure to brush your tongue as well. Also, if you use retainers, mouth guards, partials or dentures, then you must make sure you keep them clean. Alternatively, try antibacterial mouth rinse if the bad breath still lurks in your mouth as suggested by Dr. Kezian.
iii. Consumption of tobacco products: smoking in particular gives you bad breath. Therefore, if you truly want to get rid of the fouls smell caused by tobacco products simply stop using them. Once you quit using tobacco products, brushing and flossing should follow in handy to help restore good breath.
iv. Deteriorating health conditions: failing to closely monitor your oral and bodily health condition may lead to foul smell. Take note, gum disease, oral infections, dry mouth or gum disease are all potential causes of foul smell.
Tips On How To Cure Bad Breath:
The following is a summary of the tips to help you deal with bad breath. They include:
· Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash
· Refraining from taking tobacco products and bad breath inducing foods
· Also, you can talk to your dentist about using oral care probiotics which help support teeth and gums while keeping your breath fresh.
For more information on how to counter the effects of bad breath consult with Dr. Kezian.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777
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