Bad Breath (Halitosis)

If you are concerned about bad breath, begin by focusing on the causes: your oral health and dietary habits.  

Diet:
While mints and gums may help to cover certain smells, others are more difficult to mask.  Although the lingering smells of food like fish, onions, coffee, and alcohol do not threaten your oral health, such odors can still be embarrassing, acting as a barrier to close social and professional contact.

Oral Health:
According to estimates, between 80 and 90% of bad breath comes from the mouth itself.  Thus, your best defense against these odors is often good oral hygiene.  Brushing and flossing every day and professional hygiene appointments at least every four months can combat bad breath while reversing the early signs of gum disease and reducing the risk of tooth loss.

An ounce of prevention…
The time you will devote to proper oral hygiene and dental care will help to eliminate future costs resulting from poor dental health.  Maintaining a healthy state by brushing and flossing regularly will allow your routine hygiene appointments to go more smoothly,  ensuring the future of your oral health while eliminating bad breath.