Bad breath isn’t just an annoying fact of life and could in fact be an indication of oral health problems.
What dental health problems could cause my bad breath?
Tooth decay is one of the main causes of bad breath. Decay occurs when plaque is allowed to build up on the teeth, which results in small holes called cavities. These cavities, if left untreated, can quickly grow, resulted in even larger holes. A rotten tooth will most definitely smell and your bad breath could be an indication that decay has developed in your mouth.
However, problems with the gums could also be a culprit and the decay that broke your tooth could also be damaging your gums after spreading their infection. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, with symptoms such as bleeding gums and early indication of the problem. If gingivitis is left without dental treatment it then can progress into periodontitis, which can greatly damage the gums, causing the tissue to come away from the teeth, creating a build up of pus and even damaging the jaw bone. If your breath is especially smelly and you have noticed pockets opening up around the base of your teeth this could be the culprit and you should visit the dentist immediately for treatment.
Other, less serious/scary reasons for bad breath
Bacteria collecting on the tongue, even after you’ve brushed your teeth can also cause bad breath. 80%of bad breath is caused by the large amount of bacteria on the back of your tongue. Bacteria here is often ignored and not included in the day-to-day oral health routine. A simple plastic tongue scraper can remove a large part of that plaque, freeing the mouth from bad breath causing bacteria. This in turn can improve the health of your mouth, as less bacteria is able to move from your tongue to your teeth, so less bacteria is able to affect the health of your teeth. For more help and information about dealing with bad breath contact the team at Liverpool Dental Spa.
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