Could Bad Breath Mean Bad News?

May 30th, 2011

The mouth is home to thousands of germs and bacteria. As a result, breath may stink from time to time. The foods we eat and the liquids we drink can have an immediate effect on our breath, but what else could your Halitosis, or bad breath, be telling you? Sometimes bad breath is more than just an annoyance for those around us or something that can be cured with mints.

For some men and women, bad breath is a sign of a bigger dental issue. Bad breath that lasts more than a day or comes back shortly after brushing your teeth may be a sign of tooth decay, gum disease, or insufficient saliva. Additionally poor dental work such as ill fitting bridges or fillings can create spaces in your teeth for bacteria to hide. With proper attention and regular dental check-ups all of these things and bad breath can be avoided.

If you have bad breath and are concerned about the cause, contact your dentist to schedule a consultation. Your dentist will get to the root of it and work with you to develop a plan to get rid of your bad breath. Need help finding a dentist? Find a skilled cosmetic dentist in your area with our Dentist Locator.

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