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Questions About Bad Breath... The Smile with Style Team
Dental Conditions and Patient Concerns:
Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Halitosis may be caused by many factors, the most common of which are dietary predilections and inadequate oral hygiene. If dietary adjustments do not resolve the issue, one should first consider a visit to the dentist, improved oral hygiene, and gastrointestinal or systemic disorders, such as diabetes.
Poor oral hygiene, advanced tooth decay or periodontal disease may result in bad breath that may range from offensive to fetid. For many, bad breath is caused by the accumulation of bacteria lodging in the ridges of the tongue. Incorporating a small plastic rake (tongue scraper) into a regular oral hygiene program will prove a godsend to those who experience this problem. A germicide mouth rinse, containing chlorine dioxide, may be beneficial.
Poor detal hygiene may result in acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). Once called trench mouth, the condition is fairly uncommon in advanced countries, but may develop in teenagers and young adults. Though not contagious, it can, and should, be treated.
Perhaps the best gift you can give a loved one, is a visit to the dentist