No one wants to be handed a mint or gum from anyone close to them, suggesting they have bad breath. Aside from brushing, what can you do to keep bad breath at bay? A few things can be responsible for the odor, but in this article, we’ll discuss everything you can do to mitigate the bad smells or even pinpoint bigger reasons for your halitosis.
Cleaning Your Teeth is Important
Brushing and flossing your teeth are so important for so many reasons: some you can see and some you can smell! Bacteria growing in the nooks and crannies of your mouth can manifest themselves as odors you don’t want to share with others. In addition to flossing, use of a water flosser can get an even deeper clean. The deepest clean of them all though comes in the form of a cleaning you can get at your dental office. Don’t take these appointments for granted and try your hardest never to miss them.
Some Common Reasons for Bad Breath
Below are just a few of the more common symptoms that may suggest you are suffering from a more clinical type of bad breath:
- Smoking and Tobacco Use – A stale odor can be left behind after smoking. Cutting back or even quitting can help this smell.
- Throat or Respiratory System Infection – With an infection present, a highly detectable symptom is a smell.
- Kidney or Liver Disease – The bad smell associated with this ailment may be different, if you notice this kind of bad breath, visit a doctor.
- Dry Mouth or Dehydration – These can be side effects of certain medications, or if you’re not drinking enough. Be sure to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day.
Whatever the issue may be, at Renken Dentistry, we want to be the ones you choose to help you. Our dentists and highly trained staff are more than equipped to handle any kind of dental problem, not just bad breath. Give us a call today to set up a consultation in order to have the best oral health of your life!
