Don't Just Cover Up Bad Breath Eliminate and Prevent It! Cronic Halitosis Treatment and Bad Breath cure in Potomac MD

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Bad breath/Halitosis Treatment

There may be many factors contributing to the condition of bad breath, or halitosis. Bad breath is frequently obvious to anyone that has close contact with the patient and may cause considerable embarrassment in both social and professional environments. Depending on the severity of the problem, the patient may have a desire to limit their contact with other people, particularly close contact. This can have emotional and psychological effects with feelings of isolation. The most frequent cause of bad breath is poor oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is the practice of cleaning the mouth, teeth, and gums to remove food particles and plaque left after consumption of food and beverages. Plaque is a sticky substance composed of food particles and bacteria which, if left on the surface of the teeth and gums, can cause tooth decay. Carbohydrate in the food particles in plaque interact with the bacteria that cause bad breath. Bad breath has an unpleasant odor and can be either an acute or chronic condition. Dentists at our Potomac dental office can devise a treatment plan to help you deal with the condition and causes of bad breath.

Common causes of bad breath include:

-Strong flavors like onion and garlic

-Poor oral hygiene or a lack of brushing and flossing

-Gum disease

-Dry mouth condition. Causes of dry mouth include; older age (we tend to produce less saliva as we age), certain health conditions, taking certain kinds of medication like diuretics, and smoking.

-Smoking

-Diseases and medical conditions such as:

-Colds and infections

-Sinus infections

-Allergies

-Diabetes

-Gastrointestinal conditions

-Liver or kidney conditions

The initial treatment plan for bad breath is to identify the cause of the problem and any other health concerns. It may be necessary to modify oral hygiene practices. For example, it may be necessary to brush and floss more frequently, the tongue may need to be cleaned with a tongue scraper, or mouth rinse may need to be used. These types of oral hygiene changes along with other lifestyle changes, such as quitting the practice of smoking, are often key components of treatment for bad breath.

Bad breath is treatable and doesn’t need to be a chronic problem. Call today to schedule a consultation with a dentist at our Potomac office.

Dr. Yaz can make Bad Breath a memory of the past. Let him show you how.

If you have further questions how to treat your bad breath, please contact our office for an appointment call 301-760-4550.

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