Bad breath can derail a date and put a hamper on your social life in general. If you are struggling with hard-to-treat bad breath, our Saint Louis dentists are here to help. The truth is that many bad breath remedies, like mints and breath sprays, can actually do more harm than good. In most cases the patient needs to treat his or her underlying oral health problems in order to conquer bad breath for good.
Sometimes you may notice that your breath seems malodorous after you eat or drink something that is strongly flavored. Garlic, onion, seasoned meats, and more can all leaving lasting tastes and smells in your mouth. This type of odorous breath is temporary and nothing to be worried about. You can drink plenty of water and rinse your mouth with water and/or mouthwash in order to help the smells dissipate faster.
If, however, you find that you’re dealing with unpleasant, stale breath on a regular basis, it may be because oral bacteria are running rampant in your mouth. The same oral bacteria that lead to a number of oral health problems release strong odors as they feed on sugars and thus multiply.
· Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of chronic bad breath. As oral bacteria take root in your oral tissues you’ll start to notice that it becomes difficult to freshen your breath. You may notice that you have a persistent bad taste in your mouth as well.
· A severe dental cavity can also result in bad breath. Once your dentist removes the infected dental material and restores your tooth, you’ll find it is much easier to avoid bad breath day to day.
Our Saint Louis dentists are here to give you any additional information that you may need about how to care for your smile and battle bad breath. Give our office a call to schedule your personal consultation!