It is unfortunate when people discover that they have bad breath. You may have heard it referred to as “halitosis.” You can have bad breath when you wake up in the morning, which is normal. However, dental issues can also cause bad breath. At times, people do not know why they are experiencing bad breath. This can make it more difficult to treat. Continue reading to discover the different causes of bad breath and how to effectively treat it with general cleaning and dental care.
Bad Breath Is Hard to Deal With
Bad breath can be embarrassing because people may want to keep their distance from the person who has it and it can cause problems in a relationship. For those who need to work in close proximity with the public, it can be rough dealing with bad breath. You cannot just pop mints or chew gum all day long. It is hard to slip away to constantly brush your teeth, and this does not guarantee it will solve your problem. You need real results so that you can feel confident and relaxed throughout the day.
Some Causes of Bad Breath
Gingivitis, cavities, and tartar in addition to other problems can cause bad breath. Sometimes, people can experience bad breath from having a dry mouth. A person’s mouth might not make enough saliva because of an ongoing condition or sickness. Dehydration can also cause dry mouth to occur. When it does, the mouth cannot fight off bacteria within the mouth as well. The respiratory and digestive systems can also cause bad breath. Certain foods periodically cause bad breath.
This Is What to Do if You Have Bad Breath
First, you need to discover the cause of your bad breath. If it is a dental issue, visiting the dentist can help to remedy your malodor. You will need to regularly visit the dentist thereafter to ensure your mouth stays healthy. Brush, floss and use mouthwash two to three times a day. If you have dry mouth, you can increase your water intake or use special rinses designed to keep your mouth moist. If you have other conditions causing bad breath, you can always see your primary care physician and possibly get a referral for a specialist.
How Lovett Dental Can Help
At Lovett Dental Beaumont, we understand the concerns with having bad breath. We want you to feel confident in your smile and your breath. First, we will do general cleaning and take x-rays of your teeth to assess the condition of your mouth. Then, we can help to fix your dental issues if there are any present. We can help answer any questions you may have about avoiding bad breath or otherwise. If it has been a while since you have been to the dentist, you may need a deeper cleaning. We offer sedation dentistry for this, and this can help you to calmly experience your dental care and treatment if visiting the dentist causes anxiety.
Some of the services we include are general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, ridge augmentation, dental implants, dental braces, and root canals as well as pediatric dentistry services.
If it’s been a while since you have visited the dentist or are in need of urgent dental care, do not hesitate to give us a call at 409-924-8100. Our friendly Lovett Dental office in Beaumont is standing by to take your call. We can help you feel at ease as we address any dental issues and concerns you may have.
