{"id":11538,"date":"2022-02-14T12:25:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=11538"},"modified":"2022-02-14T12:25:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:25:59","slug":"tips-on-knowing-when-should-you-see-your-dentist-about-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/tips-on-knowing-when-should-you-see-your-dentist-about-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips On Knowing When Should You See Your Dentist about Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bad breath is an unfortunate fact of life. It can make it difficult to meet new people, go on a job interview, or even just talk with friends.&nbsp;Bad breath can be mask with mints or gum, but they won&#8217;t work if it&#8217;s caused by something other than your lunchtime pasta meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad breath can be caused by many things, some of which are serious enough that you should see your dentist.&nbsp;The following information will help you to distinguish the differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple-to-Remediate Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your breath is affected by both the bacteria in your mouth and what you eat.&nbsp;You can treat minor cases with simple, top-of-the-line steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Maintain good oral hygiene.<\/strong>&nbsp;To keep your breath fresh, brush twice daily and floss frequently.&nbsp;Brush your tongue twice a day. Most of the bad bacteria that causes bad breath is found on your tongue.<\/li><li><strong>Healthy Saliva Flow.<\/strong>&nbsp;The saliva cleans your mouth 24 hours per day and removes odor-causing bacteria.&nbsp;Healthy foods such as carrots, apples, and sugar-free gum can encourage healthy saliva flow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Serious Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make an appointment with your dentist if you are already practicing good dental hygiene but still have bad breath.&nbsp;You may need professional treatment for one of these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Gum Disease.<\/strong>&nbsp;A persistent bad taste or bad breath can indicate advanced gum disease.&nbsp;Gum disease is not always painful so it&#8217;s important to get it treated as soon as possible.&nbsp;Pay attention to bad breath and persistent pain, and consult your dentist.<\/li><li>Dry Mouth. An insufficient saliva flow can cause dry mouth.&nbsp;Although it is not a sign of a serious condition, dry mouth can indicate a medical condition, side effects of medications, such as antihistamines and decongestants or pain killers.&nbsp;Healthy saliva flow is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth, as we&#8217;ve already mentioned.&nbsp;You may feel dry all the time. Consult your dentist to determine if you have any serious conditions and make recommendations for how to restore moisture.<\/li><li><strong>Conditions.<\/strong>&nbsp;Bad breath can be a sign of certain diseases.&nbsp;Bad breath can be caused by conditions such as diabetes, sinus infections, bronchitis and certain liver or kidney diseases.&nbsp;You may be referred by your doctor if your dentist gives you a clean bill for your mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad breath can cause cramps in your social life, but it could also indicate something that you should be more aware of.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bad breath is an unfortunate fact of life. It can make it difficult to meet new people, go on a job interview, or even just talk with friends.&nbsp;Bad breath can be mask with mints or gum, but they won&#8217;t work if it&#8217;s caused by something other than your lunchtime pasta meal. 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