Over 90 million people struggle with chronic bad breath! For most it
is caused by high levels of bacteria in the mouth, that form colonies
under
the gum line, between the teeth, and between the taste buds on the
tongue. They produce sulfur gases, the same as from rotten eggs, resulting
in
foul-smelling breath. Chewing gum, mints, or typical mouthwashes
may only mask it temporarily.
The bacteria that cause bad breath also do damage to the gums and
jawbone, which is known as gum disease. To properly eliminate bad breath,
we must
evaluate for any signs of gum disease. Bad breath can also stem from
other general health situations: internal infections, diabetes, kidney
failure,
liver malfunction, and dry mouth caused by aging, medications, mouth
breathing or chemotherapy. Regardless of the cause, bad breath is treatable!
There
are numerous rinses, toothpastes, and devices available. You may need
a thorough dental cleaning, as well. The first step would be to call
the
office for an evaluation; from there we can help you have fresh breath.
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