Do you find yourself always taking a step away from others when you are speaking because you are concerned about the smell of your breath? We are all guilty of experiencing bad breath on occasion, especially if you enjoy drinking coffee multiple times each day or have a diet that regularly includes garlic and onions. For most of us, our breath problems are easily remedied when we brush and floss our teeth. If you find that you are regularly experiencing issues with bad breath, you may have a problem with your oral health. Read on to learn more about what your breath is trying to tell you.
What Causes Bad Breath?
If you find yourself constantly reaching for a breath mint due to the smell of your breath, you may be experiencing an issue with your oral health. Bad breath can be caused by:
Poor Oral Hygiene
One of the first things to check when you are experiencing persistent bad breath is how you clean your teeth. If food and bacteria lingers in your mouth, it can lead to breath issues, similar to the odor of decaying food when it is left out. Be sure you are brushing for two minutes twice a day and using dental floss daily.
Gum Disease
This dental condition does not have many warning signs to indicate a problem, but one of the few warning signs is bad breath. Gum disease affects a large percentage of adults, so it is important to maintain routine hygiene examinations in our office.
Tooth Decay
When tooth decay remains untreated, it will continue to progress and worsen. Over time, dental decay can lead to bad breath.
If you notice that you have frequent bad breath, we suggest calling our office located in Brunswick, GA to schedule an appointment. If you have a problem with your oral health we want to determine the issue and create a treatment plan as soon as possible. We look forward to helping restore your oral health.
