{"id":12538,"date":"2023-01-09T11:42:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12538"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:42:55","slug":"can-really-bad-breath-be-treated-by-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/can-really-bad-breath-be-treated-by-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Really Bad Breath Be Treated By A Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bad breath is a common problem for most people who wake up each morning with bad breath.&nbsp;Bad breath is caused by a decrease in saliva production during sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can instantly restore your fresh breath by brushing your teeth every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if your &#8220;morning breath is persistent even after you brush your teeth every day ?&nbsp;Perhaps you are one of 80 million Americans with chronic bad breath. Also known as chronic halitosis, it could be a serious condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes persistent bad breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xerostomia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic halitosis can be caused by many things.\u00a0Chronic bad breath can be caused by a lack or saliva.\u00a0These\u00a0tips will help you treat dry mouth\u00a0if your mouth is dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People who don&#8217;t floss and brush their teeth regularly often have excessive bacterial growth.&nbsp;Neglecting to clean your dentures can lead to bacteria growth.&nbsp;These poor habits can lead to gum disease (also called gingivitis) and can cause the dreaded &#8220;dragon breeches&#8221; .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gingivitis is a condition where plaque builds up that can&#8217;t be removed by dental tools.\u00a0Regular visits to your dentist twice a year are a good way to prevent gum disease, as well as other problems such dental caries (also known &#8220;dental cavities&#8221;).\u00a0It is important to know\u00a0how to brush your teeth\u00a0to avoid bad breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also experience persistent mouth odor from internal medical conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, chronic bronchitis and respiratory tract infections.&nbsp;Consult your primary care doctor if you suspect that your offensive breath is caused by one of these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cracked fillings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracked dental fillings can trap food particles that are hard to reach with a toothbrush.&nbsp;These food particles can lead to infection and worsening of bad breath.&nbsp;The problem of chronic bad breath is usually resolved after your Rancho Cucamonga Dentist replaces any cracked fillings and cleans the patient\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many causes of chronic bad breath, these are only a few.&nbsp;For more surprising causes, be sure to check out our previous post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bad breath is a common problem for most people who wake up each morning with bad breath.&nbsp;Bad breath is caused by a decrease in saliva production during sleep. 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