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Bad Breath: The “Why” And “What To Do” Details

Posted on November 15th, 2018

Bad breath is one of those things that just about everyone experiences at one time or another. However, when you realize that you’re not having your usually successful go at making it go away with a round or two of brushing and flossing, you can start to become worried. Are you doing something to promote unpleasant breath? Is there a problem that you aren’t going to be able to fix on your own, you wonder? Our Saxonburg, PA team can answer all of your questions and set you back on a path toward breath that doesn’t embarrass you!

Problems From Smelly Foods

Our team is sure you realize that sometimes, fleeting bad breath is simply going to be caused by whatever it was that you decided to eat (that is quite smelly). It might smell great as you eat it (perhaps you ate a strongly seasoned pizza) but it’s not exactly the type of odor you want for your breath. This is easy to fix. Simply remember to brush and floss your smile. Remember to brush your tongue, too, where debris and bacteria can linger even if you can’t see it! After a dental hygiene session or two, you should be back to normal and smelling great!

Yucky Breath Due To Oral Health Concerns

So, you tried and tried with your dental hygiene and nothing seems to be working? Maybe you are chewing sugarless gum and trying mouthwash but it only works to cover up the problem. In this case, you are probably dealing with a bacterial issue. No, it’s not some strange illness you’ve never heard of! It may be a buildup of plaque and tartar, it may be a cavity, it could be a tooth infection. In any case, chronic foul smelling breath usually means that something isn’t quite right with your oral health, so no amount of additional effort at home will fix it.

What To Do About Your Breath!

Now, if your bad breath is chronic, the first thing you must do is come in to see us. It’s the only way for you to determine the cause of your symptom. Then, you should follow through with the treatment we suggest. You may just need a dental cleaning. Or, if you have an issue like a cavity, we will suggest something like a filling, which will solve the cause of the concern!

Fix Serious Bad Breath With Our Care

When you realize that you’re experiencing chronic bad breath, it’s time to meet with our team for the care your oral health needs. Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.

Written by Dr. Sepich

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