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Low-Carb Diets = Bad Breath?

That beloved low-carb diet that you've been on may have given you an unpleasant side effect that you may or may not be aware of.

Halitosis AKA Bad Breath.

Kennth Burrell, DDS, the senior director of the council in scientific affairs explains:

"Carbohydrates aren't readily available, so you start to use other fats and proteins as your source of energy, and as a result you are going to get a breath problem."

This is not an oral hygiene problem, Burrell says, so "all the brushing, flossing, and scraping of the tongue that you can do is not possibly enough to overcome this."

Are you on any low-carb diets? Have you noticed a spike in bad breath or anything out of the ordinary? You can read more of the article here on My Dentist USA - your source for finding the best cosmetic dentists in your area.

Labels: articles, bad breath, diet, halitosis

 

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