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Bad
Breath
Bad breath is a common which might affect any of us
in a mild to severe form. Bad breath undermines our
confidence at both the personal and professional fronts.
The
causes for bad breath may be any of the following:
- Presence
of gum disease ( or periodontal disease)
- Improper
oral hygiene
- Presence
of plaque and / or tartar deposit.
- Presence
of a coating on the tongue, due to lack of tongue
- cleaning.
- Presence
of large carious ( decayed) teeth
- Presence
of infected teeth
-
Habitual consumption of mal- odorous or pungent
foods ( e.g. garlic, onion Esc) or drinks ( tea,
coffee etc.)
-
Underlying systemic diseases - like digestive
tract problems etc.
- Presence
of sinus infection or heavy cold
- Presence
of broken down fillings / restorations / crowns
- Intake
of certain medicaments
Most
of the above reasons cited can be eliminated by timely
intervention by the dentist. Your dentist mat recommend
through scaling and polishing procedures to eliminate
plaque and tarter deposits. Replacement of old fillings
or crowns may be recommended on your part, a meticulous
oral hygiene program is essential. This includes brushing
twice daily and flossing difficult areas.
