“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.”
I’m Doctor Teichmiller with Decatur Smiles. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath.
Brushing just the teeth may not remove bits of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden floss-only locations. Gently brushing the gums, sides of the mouth and the tongue in addition to the teeth may make the difference.
Also, the food you are eating can influence the odor in your mouth. Onions, garlic, and coffee are likely to show up on the breath regardless of time spent brushing.
Illness, infection, and allergies can all cause a lack of saliva which in turn upset the control of bacteria in the mouth. Diabetes, kidney failure, radiation therapy, liver malfunction, dry mouth, or even a head cold can cause an odor. The oral flora is ever-changing.
Finally, dentures or a removable appliance may also carry bacteria that needs to be cleaned and freshened up on a regular basis.
1. Brush and floss the teeth as well as brush the tongue, gums, and sides of the mouth.
2. Enjoy onions and garlic a little less.
3. Stay on top of health issues.
4. Keep dentures clean.
Again, I’m Doctor Stephanie Teichmiller. Located at 1316 Somerville Rd SE Ste 2 Decatur, Alabama. We offer emergency dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and dental implants and dentures just to name a few of our services.
“A great smile changes everything”
Contact Decatur Smiles:
256-350-5820
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1316 Somerville Rd SE Ste 2
Decatur, Alabama
35601
