Halitosis

Halitosis & Your Health

This year don’t keep people at a distance due to a bad case of bad breath.

Learn the truth behind halitosis today, and better prepare yourself for a sweet smelling, orally healthy tomorrow.

The Basics of Bad Breath

After food has been broken down in your mouth and swallowed, eventually the particles are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream. Once done, the particles will inevitably make their way into your lungs where their odor mixes with the air that you put out each time you breathe. The odor will then stick with you until those foods have been completely passed from your body.

 

Less Brush Equals Worse Breath

Bad breath (medically referred to as halitosis) can often be the result of an inadequate oral hygiene routine. When you do not brush and floss your teeth thoroughly on a regular basis, food particles can remain trapped in and around your teeth and gums. These particles promote the growth of bacteria in your mouth, causing bad breath.

Dental/Oral Health Problems Resulting from Halitosis

There are many oral health issues tied to the presence of bad breath. However, one of the greatest is gum disease.

If you struggle with consistent halitosis that is not taken care of it could be a sign of developing gum disease (i.e. periodontal disease). Gum disease occurs as a result of bacteria build-up around your teeth. When you neglect to properly brush and floss your teeth, bacteria have a chance to grow, which creates toxins in your mouth that irritate the gums.

Safeguarding Your Smile

At Bluff Creek Dental, we work hard to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. However, coming to our Chanhassen, MN office for periodic professional cleanings is not enough to guarantee a lifetime of great smiles. You must also work to keep your teeth and mouth healthy at home.

If you are realizing that your halitosis is sticking around too long, that is a sign that your dental hygiene habits leave something to be desired. So begin incorporating a more regular and thorough oral hygiene routine into your daily life now.

This year, make a commitment to a higher standard of oral health and a halitosis-free 2017. Contact Bluff Creek Dental for more information on how to maximize your oral hygiene routine, or for an appointment with one of our dentists in our Chanhassen, MN office today.