popular questions

I brush everyday, but my breath just is not fresh. Is there anything I can do?

Many people struggle with halitosis, or bad breath, despite daily teeth brushing. The following is a checklist of procedures that can help in eliminating the problem: twice daily brushing, daily flossing, and tongue cleaning; regular professional cleanings, and careful cleaning of any dentures or removable dental appliances.  However, if your hygiene is meticulous and the problem persists, we offer several solutions.

First of all, we can provide a plastic tool called a tongue scraper that cleans away bacterial build-up on your tongue and significantly alleviates odor. Or, we can recommend a specially-prepared rinse or toothpaste designed specifically to break the odor-causing sulfur bonds that cause bad breath. Finally, we may also suspect a systemic or internal problem such as an infection or underlying condition, in which case we may recommend a visit with your family physician or specialist to identify the cause.

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