Breath Treatment
Cosmetic Dentist serving Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding areas
J. Steven Baker, DDS
Afraid to open your mouth at times? Notice you’re being offered gum or mints on a regular basis? Maybe it is time to consult a dentist about bad breath. Dr. Baker has carefully studied the causes of bad breath and the available treatments that can be quite effective. Chronic bad breath is often treatable.
Bad breath may be caused or intensified by:
- Eating habits
- Stress
- Hunger
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Certain medications
- Systemic conditions
- Hormonal changes
- Digestion or metabolic dysfunction
If you have had bad breath for a while and your sense of taste seems to be affected, you may be harboring a high concentration of certain oral bacteria. If Dr. Baker determines this is the case, breath treatment will most likely be concentrated on the areas of the tongue and spaces between teeth where bacteria tend to rest. When bacteria feed off the content of your saliva, it results in odorous breath.
Simple treatments
- Bad breath treatment may be as simple as:
- Changing your diet to include more fruits and vegetables
- Drinking more water
- Switching out your toothbrush more often
- Increasing your brushing and flossing frequency
- Integrating tongue cleaning with your daily brushing
- Avoiding garlic and other strong foods
Chronic bad breath may be a sign of a potentially serious infection
A cavity or gum disease left untreated can worsen and lead to bad breath. In this case, bad breath is more than just an embarrassing condition – it may be hazardous to your health! If Dr. Baker determines that your breath problem stems from a tooth or gum infection, the bad breath should subside with proper breath treatment. Schedule a visit with Dr. Baker to address your bad breath issue, especially if it is coupled with additional symptoms like tissue swelling, redness, or tooth pain.
Discuss your chronic bad breath problem with Durham dentist Dr. J. Steven Baker. Call or email our office in Raleigh for a personal breath treatment consultation.
