The Reason Your Breath is Stinky

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THE REASON YOUR
BREATH IS STINKY
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• Clinically known as halitosis, bad breath can
  affect almost anyone at some point.

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• The embarrassing odor can be a temporary or
  persistent condition.

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• According to research conducted by the American
  Dental Association, approximately 50 of adults
  will have halitosis during their lifetime.

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• In addition to the odor, you may also experience
  a bad taste in your mouth.

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CAUSES OF BAD BREATH
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• Bad breath is often caused by poor oral hygiene.

Bacteria attempts to break down food particles
that are trapped in your teeth and other portions
of your mouth.
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• The combination of decaying food and bacteria
  produces an unpleasant odor.

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• When you consume food and beverages that have
  strong odors like garlic, onions and coffee, your
  stomach absorbs various oils during digestion.

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These oils travel through your bloodstream and
enter your lungs. This metabolic action can
produce an odor noticeable to others for up to 3
days.
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• Saliva helps to keep your mouth clean and odor
  free. A dry mouth increases the potential of
  having bad breath.

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• This is common when you wake up if you sleep with
  your mouth open.

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Alcohol consumption can lead to dry mouth as well.
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• Smoking and other tobacco products can also cause
  bad breath.

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• Periodontal disease occurs when plaque builds up
  on the teeth.

The plaque hardens into tartar, which traps food
and bacteria.
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• In addition to irritating your gums and possibly
  leading to more serious medical conditions, the
  trapped food and bacteria fosters bad breath.

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TEMPORARY CURES
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• Stop smoking and using other tobacco products.

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• Watch what you eat.

Cut back on the consumption of alcohol, coffee
and sugary drinks as well as foods with strong
odors.
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• If you do not have the opportunity to brush your
  teeth after a meal, drink water and swish it
  around your mouth to help wash away trapped food
  particles and harmful bacteria.

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• Eat a healthy balanced diet, and avoid sugary
  snacks.

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• Chew sugarless gum for approximately 20 minutes
  after a meal to help increase the flow of saliva.

This simple technique reduces the risk of
developing cavities.
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• The gum will also provide minty fresh-smelling
  breath.

While sugarless mints may temporarily mask bad
breath, they do not remove the harmful bacteria.
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• Avoid gum and mints with sugar that can sit on
  your teeth making the problem worse.

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LONGER TERM TREATMENT OPTIONS
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• Good oral hygiene is essential for preventing
  halitosis as 80 of bad breath comes from sources
  in your mouth.

These include cavities and gum disease.
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• While you should ideally floss and brush after
  every meal, it is helpful to brush twice a day
  and floss at least once.

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Remember to clean your tongue.
Use an antimicrobial mouthwash to kill bacteria.
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It is also important to visit your dentist on a
regular basis for checkups and teeth cleanings.
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You should visit the dentist at least every 6
months.
This will help eliminate plaque that can trap
bacteria and reduce the chance of periodontal
disease.
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During the visit, the team will recommend proper
brushing techniques for the best home care, which
may include the use of an electric toothbrush.
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Your dentist can also help to determine if your
bad breath is caused by another underlying
medical condition.
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• Noble Dental Care is a family oriented Tempe AZ
  dentist office with staff and doctors that truly
  care about you and your health.

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• Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
  your dreams.
• Call us for an appointment at [phone].

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