It can be mortifying to discover you have bad breath but knowing the biggest culprits will help you to avoid halitosis.
- Failing to Brush Regularly. Many people will only brush their teeth once a day and only for a few seconds each time. You need to brush at least twice a day and for two minutes each time, and you must floss once a day. Any food left on your teeth will begin to rot, causing noxious odours.
- Untreated Dental Problems. Untreated tooth decay or gum disease can easily cause bad breath not to mention discomfort and pain and potentially tooth loss.
- Dry mouth (xerostomia). Dry mouth, where insufficient saliva is produced to keep the mouth clean, fresh and comfortable, can easily cause halitosis. It can be caused by medications, health problems or lifestyle habits.
- Sinus problems. A sinus problem can allow infected mucus to drip down the back of your throat and it can smell very unpleasant.
If you think you have bad breath then Coastal Smiles can soon diagnose the problem, providing appropriate treatment to restore fresh breath.
