{"id":1385,"date":"2013-01-08T16:29:40","date_gmt":"2013-01-08T16:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2013-01-08T16:29:40","modified_gmt":"2013-01-08T16:29:40","slug":"bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/bad-breath\/bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Breath?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to deal with bad breath<\/p>\n

One of the difficult issues to deal with for people in terms of oral hygiene is bad breath. It is not an easy thing to talk about and this can often get in the way of getting the treatment you need. Learning how to deal with bad breath and taking steps to combat it can increase your confidence and also give you better overall oral health.<\/p>\n

What causes it?<\/p>\n

Bad breath is more formally known as halitosis. It is usually caused by bacteria and sulphuric compounds in the mouth, often as a result of poor dental hygiene.<\/p>\n

Other factors that affect halitosis include-<\/p>\n

\u2022 Food with strong flavours such as chilli and garlic
\n\u2022 Smoking
\n\u2022 Gum disease
\n\u2022 Sinusitis<\/p>\n

Will my dentist tell me if I have a problem?<\/p>\n

The issue of bad breath is a personal one and is often quite difficult to deal with. Unfortunately it is often a matter of perspective with some people being totally unaware of the problem while others may be disproportionately worried.<\/p>\n

The crucial thing is to be open minded and prepared to discuss symptoms with your dentist. If the bad breath is accompanied with other symptoms such as bleeding gums while brushing your teeth there is the chance that a more serious oral health problem is occurring so it is vital to arrange an appointment as soon as you think there may be a problem. It is better to be overly cautious then delay what may be necessary treatment!<\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t mouthwash enough?<\/p>\n

Mouthwash can work by masking the smell of bad breath for a period. Ideally you ought to use antiseptic mouthwash for the best effect. It may not taste nice but will have longer lasting effects!<\/p>\n

While mouthwash is good for getting ready for a night out and can clear out the bacteria that causes the bad breath it needs to be one part of an overall oral health routine that includes-<\/p>\n

\u2022 Regular and thorough brushing of teeth
\n\u2022 Flossing
\n\u2022 Reducing foods that can cause bad breath such as garlic and chilli
\n\u2022 Tongue cleaning<\/p>\n

How can a dentist help my bad breath?<\/p>\n

First of all if you think you may have halitosis you need to book an appointment with your dentist. After an initial consultation a good dentist will be able to spot the source of the problem and find the appropriate treatment. Treatments can include specifically formulated mouthwashes, tongue cleaning to improved oral hygiene routines including more flossing and chewing sugar free mint gum between meals and after snacks (this is better than mints that will often contain sugar and are not good for your teeth!)<\/p>\n

In short while bad breath is not necessarily something to worry about your dentist is ready to help you, both in terms of a more effective cleaning method but also in regaining self confidence after you have had the treatment. Book in for a consultation now to take your (bad) breath away on 01375481000!<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"reddit\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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