If your breath is sending others running for
the hills, it could be your teeth and gums. Chronic halitosis could be caused
from physical ailments, but the majority of the time, poor oral hygiene is to
blame. You will be the last one to know if it’s your breath that is turning people
away as it’s impossible to smell. Regular checkups with your Dentist in Fountain Valley will alleviate your bad breath for the last time.
Unless you have diabetes, a chronic liver
disease or suffer from kidney failure, bad breath is usually caused from not
brushing, flossing, or seeing your Orange County Dentist regularly.
Bad diet could also be to blame for your
chronic bad breath. Indulging in spicy foods that include lots of onions and
garlic will cause more than indigestion. According to studies, onions will stay
in your system up to three days after digestion. That bloomin’ onion that you
enjoyed at your favorite restaurant could be absorbed by your stomach and lungs causing halitosis.
If you enjoy the occasional glass of wine
with dinner, or consume alcohol on a regular basis, your teeth and gums could
suffer for it. Not only will it stain your teeth, but it could also be a
contributor to bad breath.
Your sleeping patterns could also be causing
your chronic halitosis. If you sleep with your mouth open or snore, you
probably suffer from dry mouth, another cause of bad breath.
Gingivitis is a disease of the gums that
occurs when food particles are allowed to sit below the gum line and in between
your teeth. If you do not brush twice and floss once a day, bacteria will form
creating plaque and eventually tartar. Once tartar has developed below the gum line,
you may have to schedule an appointment with your Dentist in Orange County for a deep cleaning, or scaling and planing treatment.
If you are tired of turning away from others when you speak, it is time to schedule an appointment with your OC Dentist, Dr. Peter Hagen.
