Halitosis or bad breath is a common problem which causes psychological distress to the affected person. Any individual can suffer from bad odor. Dentists estimate that 1 in 4 people suffer from bad breath regularly. The leading cause of bad mouth odor is poor dental hygiene. When you fail to floss or brush your teeth, food particles get trapped on your teeth and bacteria begin feeding on it, and that causes the bad smell. Poor dental health care may cause tooth decay, which also causes bad breath.

Another cause of the bad odor is consuming foods which have a strong smell like garlic and onions. After the food is absorbed in the body, it enters your bloodstream and exhales from your nose or mouth. The extreme lousy odor is caused by bacteria, which attacks your gum, teeth, and tongue. It is essential to brush your teeth regularly and correctly because this will assist in keeping your breath fresh.

Plague, the bacteria in gums and teeth may also cause tooth decay, causing your mouth to smell. Some home remedies will help eliminate bad odor; however, you need to visit a dentist for a further dental checkup if you have chronic bad breath. If you reside in Oakville, identify a doctor who can take an x-ray of your teeth and mouth to determine the cause of the bad smell. Depending on the results, your dentist will recommend a bad breath treatment Oakville for you and offer regular follow up checkups to monitor your progress.

Smoking not only causes a bad smell, but it also stains teeth and irritates the gums. Smokers have a high chance of suffering from gum disease and have higher risks of developing heart disease, and lung and mouth cancer. As a smoker, your dentist will recommend a dental whitening Oakville treatment to help brighten your stained teeth. He will advise on the best solution depending on the extent of the stained teeth. Your dentist may also recommend you stop smoking for best results because continued smoking will keep on staining your teeth.

Dry mouth, a condition which makes your mouth produce less saliva may cause bad odor. Some causes of dry mouth include; breathing through the mouth instead of the nose for a long time, salivary glands issues, or some medicines. Older people produce less saliva, further worsening the condition. If you suffer from dry mouth, have a checkup with your dentist. He will prescribe an artificial saliva product, or recommend other ways of treating the condition.

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