Bad Breath? Just Read This Blog.

It is a topic that most people don’t want to discuss too readily, but bad breath is more than just a social problem. Studies show that more than 80% of people deal with bad breath on an ongoing basis.

Usually, bad breath can be remedied with good attention to cleaning and dental hygiene. Regular visits to see for check-ups and cleanings will keep you on a good path for oral health. And, regular visits allow me to make sure than symptoms like bad breath are not the signs of something more serious like gum disease.

Proper brushing and regular flossing will keep your teeth clean. This is one of the main causes of bad breath. Brushing after each meal and flossing to clean out between teeth removes any food remains that can be a breeding ground for bacteria, which is what can cause bad breath.

And, when you are brushing, brush your tongue. Bacteria can accumulate on your tongue, too, and this can cause bad breath, as well.

If you are a smoker, here is another good reason to quit. Tobacco products leave behind a smell that will give you bad breath. This one is a particularly hard-to-cover odor.

See, it is not that uncommon. If you contend with bad breath of one degree or another, then you are not alone. If you have any questions, please come in to visit me for a cleaning or a check-up and we can talk about it.

Showing some passion for your smile and dental health.

As a dentist, my passion for my patients’ smiles and their dental health is pretty apparent. If I did not love what I did and I did not think it was important, you would feel like just another patient with just another mouth when you visit me. However, part of the reason I write this blog and part of the reason why my team works so hard to make you feel at home in our office is because we have that passion for your smile and dental health. And, we want you to have it, too!

One of the reasons I have taken advanced training as a dentist is to make the experience as beneficial as I can for all my patients. I believe in the saying that “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” This is why I pursued cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry and it is why I invest in the latest treatments and training. It is all part of my passion to offer you the best. My office team takes the extra time and effort to make sure that when you visit us you feel like a guest and that you are appreciated.

We are passionate about what we do, no surprise there !! Perhaps you share our passion with regards to your own teeth, perhaps not, and that’s OK! After all, they are your teeth.

We do our best to let everyone know what their options are and as long as I’m certain that they understand the consequences of those choices, then we will support their decision. For many of you reading this, I’m sure that everything in your mouth looks and feels as good as you want it to be. If that’s not the case for you or someone you care about, we can help. Some of the common requests we receive are whiter, straighter teeth… a healthier smile… eliminating little pains or discomforts in your mouth, as well as muscle related pains in the neck and face that come from chewing muscles and a bite that don’t agree on where things should be.…. If you want any of these things but are not doing anything about it, join my team and let’s share our passion and see just how good you can be, but only if you feel it’s the right thing to do for you now.
Call me if there is anything I can do for you.