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What we have to say about your health and well being
27 May 2021
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a cause of significant embarrassment and concern to the sufferer as well as being unpleasant for those around them.
Approximately 30% of the population has chronic bad breath and 70% of the population notice it on other people.
Contrary to popular opinion, the majority of cases of bad breath begin in the mouth and not in the stomach.
Around 80% of bad breath cases are linked to the gases given off by the dead bacteria involved in gum disease.
What causes bad breath?
Poor oral hygiene
Gum disease
Poor fitting crowns or bridgework
Deficient fillings
Poorly cleaned dentures
Morning/menstrual breath
Fasting
Some medical conditions
Food or drink
Smoking
What can be done to combat bad breath?
To maintain fresh breath there are a number of products and techniques that can be used:
Regular and thorough brushing using a Fluoride toothpaste
Brush your tongue –large amounts of bacteria live on your tongue!
Brush around where the tooth meets the gum as well as the tooth surfaces.
Clean in-between the teeth with floss or interdental brushes.
Ask the Dentist or Hygienist to demonstrate the use of an electric toothbrush
Use ‘Oral B Superfloss’ to clean around bridgework.
Use a mouthwash - preferably one that contains fluoride.
Thorough cleaning of dentures using specially designed cleaning products such as ‘Steradent’.
See your Dentist regularly so that they can treat and prevent any problems.
Use ‘Ultradex’ toothpaste and mouthwash available at most chemists
Our practice owner Dr Kunal is happy to chat to any patient and answer questions you may have. Get in touch with us – we’d love to hear from you
White Oak Dental is a well established mainly private dental practice which provides high quality dentistry to the community of Swanley, Kent and surrounding areas
