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Three Steps to Avoiding Bad Breath

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

Bad breath is one of those problems nobody wants to admit to, but the reality is that bad breath, also known as halitosis, is very common. It’s very common to suffer from bad breath in the mornings or after eating certain foods that have very strong flavours, but bad breath can also be a sign of underlying dental issues. If you’re keen to keep bad breath at bay, here are 3 simple steps you can take:

Maintain good oral hygiene: good oral hygiene is the best weapon you can use against bad breath. Bad breath is caused by bacteria releasing gases, which have an unpleasant smell. If bacteria aren’t allowed to gather in the first place, there’s no risk of having bad breath. Brushing eliminates bacteria and it can also help to make your mouth feel much fresher and cleaner.
Chew sugar-free gum: if you’re prone to bad breath after eating, it’s a good idea to carry sugar-free gum with you. Chewing gum for a couple of minutes after eating will freshen up your breath. It’s also beneficial for your oral health, as chewing stimulates saliva production and this neutralises acids in your mouth.
See your dental hygienist: if bad breath is a persistent problem, it’s hugely beneficial to see a dental hygienist. Hygienists provide much more powerful cleaning therapies than brushing your teeth and this can help to remove bacteria and prevent further problems.

If bad breath is getting you down, call us now and book an appointment.

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Did You Know Liverpool Dental Spa Can Help You Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye?

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Bad breath is a very common problem, but knowing this probably won’t make you feel any better if you lack confidence in social situations or you’re very conscious about your bad breath. If you do suffer from halitosis, our expert team at Liverpool Dental Spa could help you to kiss goodbye to bad breath for good.

What causes bad breath?

It’s very common to have bad breath when you wake up in the morning or you eat foods that have a very intense flavour, like garlic or onions. If you have bad breath in these scenarios, there’s probably nothing to worry about. However, if bad breath is a constant problem, there may be an underlying cause. Poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of bad breath. If you don’t brush and floss, this causes bacteria to gather in your mouth. Oral bacteria release gases when they feed, and these gases have an unpleasant odour. Smoking and taking some forms of medication can also increase the risk of bad breath.

Tackling bad breath

In most cases, you’ll find that bad breath disappears when you clean your teeth or you chew sugar-free gum after eating. However, if you suffer from persistent bad breath, we recommend making an appointment with our dental hygienists. Bad breath often stems from collections of bacteria, most commonly on the tongue, and intensive cleaning treatments can cleanse the mouth, remove harmful bacteria and give you fresh breath. We also recommend sticking to a good daily oral hygiene regime at home and avoiding foods that you know give you bad breath. It can also be useful to carry sugar-free gum in your bag.

If bad breath is getting you down, give us a call now! We have many years of experience in treating halitosis and we can help you banish bad breath for good.

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5 Ways to Banish Bad Breath in 2017

Tuesday, January 24th, 2017

Bad breath is a problem many people find incredibly embarrassing. However, it’s very common, and in most cases, it’s easy to treat. If bad breath is getting you down, we are here to help. Here are 5 ways you can banish bad breath for good in 2017.

Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day: cleaning your teeth is the best way to keep your mouth clean and free from plaque. Take 2 minutes out of your day every morning and evening to brush your teeth using fluoride toothpaste. Most cases of bad breath are caused by bacteria lingering on the tongue. These bacteria release odorous gases, which make your breath smell unpleasant. When you’ve finished cleaning your teeth, move your brush onto the tongue, or use a dedicated tongue cleaner or scraper.
Chew sugar-free gum: chewing gum is beneficial for a number of reasons. It stimulates saliva production, which neutralises acids in the mouth, and it can help to keep your breath smelling fresh. Chewing gum can also help to clear away any food debris. Make sure you choose sugar-free gum, and don’t chew for more than 2 minutes.
Avoid smoking: smoking is a very common cause of bad breath. It also increases the risk of gum disease and oral cancer. It’s not easy to quit smoking, but with the right support, you can do it. We are here to support you, so give us a call if you want to try and give up for good.
Floss: when you brush your teeth, you can only reach part of your mouth. Flossing helps to target the areas you miss when you’re brushing, for example, the gaps between your teeth.
See your dentist: bad breath can be a sign of underlying issues, so make sure you book regular appointments with your dentist. If poor oral hygiene is the cause, you may be advised to see a dental hygienist.

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Keep Bad Breath at Bay in Liverpool

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

The last thing you want is to feel self-conscious every time you meet a friend for a coffee, stand up to deliver a presentation or place an order at the bar. Bad breath is a very common problem, but it can be embarrassing and if it affects you on a regular basis, it can have a major bearing on day to day life. At Liverpool Dental Spa, our dentists and dental hygienists can help to banish bad breath for good, leaving you free to enjoy getting together with friends and filled with confidence when it comes to face to face meetings at work.

Why have I got bad breath?

Most cases of bad breath are linked to poor oral hygiene, which results in bacteria gathering in your mouth. When these bacteria feed, they emit gases, which smell unpleasant and this is why you get bad breath.

Many people also find that they get bad breath after drinking tea and coffee or after eating strong flavours, such as garlic and spicy curries.

Smoking is also a common cause of bad breath.

What can be done for bad breath?

If you have persistent bad breath, rather than unpleasant breath after eating specific types of food, it’s likely that there is an underlying cause. Our dentists will work to establish this cause and then find ways of solving the issues. Dental hygiene treatments are usually very effective, as they remove bacteria and plaque from the mouth and provide a really deep and intense clean. We often recommend regular hygiene sessions, which should be coupled with a thorough daily oral hygiene plan at home.

We also recommend chewing sugar-free gum after eating and avoiding triggers that you know will cause bad breath.

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Banish Bad Breath In The City Of Liverpool

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Most people suffer from bad breath from time to time, usually first thing in the morning, or after eating a spicy dinner or drinking a coffee. However, if you have persistent bad breath, there may be an underlying cause, such as poor oral hygiene, gum disease or intestinal issues. If you have halitosis, we can help. We have treatments to banish bacteria and cleanse your mouth and help you to feel more confident in social situations.

Why do I have bad breath?

Bad breath is often associated with poor oral hygiene. If you neglect brushing and flossing, the bacteria in your mouth multiply and when they feed they give off gases, which smell very unpleasant. Bad breath can also be caused by smoking and it may be a sign of gum disease.

If you find that your breath smells unpleasant on a regular basis, we advise you to see your dentist. There may be nothing to worry about, but it is best to get checked out just to make sure that you don’t have gum disease or an underlying dental health issue. Gum disease gets worse over the course of time and it is extremely beneficial to treat it early.

What can be done?

Our dentists work with our dental hygienists to treat bad breath using effective cleaning treatments to remove bacteria from the mouth. We also recommend maintaining a good daily oral hygiene regime at home, as this will help to prevent the formation of plaque. Ideally, you should brush your teeth every morning and every evening for at least 2 minutes and floss on a daily basis; if you neglect this routine, your chances of developing decay and gum disease will be higher.

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Dealing with bad breath in the city of Liverpool

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

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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Tackling Bad Breath For Patients In Liverpool

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013

Bad breath or halitosis may be our worst nightmare and we may only become aware of our smell when it is pointed out by others or by a dentist. Understanding what may cause bad breath may help us reduce the likelihood of developing the condition, and receive treatment for a fresher mouth.

Oral hygiene

Keeping the mouth clean is a sure way to keep the breath fresh. An unclean mouth due to poor oral hygiene may release foul odours, particularly as old food debris between teeth decays and attracts infection-causing bacteria. Regular oral hygiene practice as recommended by a dentist helps to remove plaque and bacteria that may be harmful to the mouth.

Regular six-monthly dental check-ups combined with teeth scaling and polishing with the dental hygienist helps to manage oral hygiene. We may not be able to reach all tooth grooves with a tooth brush to remove plaque and bacteria. A dental hygienist is skilled in dental hygiene and disease prevention, providing support for our oral care.

Smoking habits

Smokers may develop smoker’s breath as a yellow film covers the tongue attracting plaque and bacteria causing the breath to smell bad. Dental hygienists help smokers improve the standard of their oral hygiene to reduce smoker’s breath and to screen for oral cancer. They provide guidance on oral care products for smokers to prevent decay and disease.

Gum disease

Inflamed gums may be the start of gingivitis or gum disease. Gingivitis causes the gums to appear red, swollen raising likelihood of gum bleeds. If the condition worsens, periodontal disease may develop with bad breath as infection sets in and loose teeth. Dentists screen for gum disease and at Liverpool Dental Spa in the heart of Liverpool we look for early signs so that the right treatment may be provided. Get in touch with us about oral health screening.

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Dealing With Bad Breath For Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Chewing mints may temporarily mask bad breath but may not treat the cause of bad breath or halitosis as it is also known. Causes of bad breath vary and may include:

Pungent foods
Gastrointestinal conditions
Smoking
Bacterial build-up on the tongue
Tooth decay
Gum disease such as Periodontitis

We may not even be aware that we have bad breath until someone points it out to us. While brushing teeth with fluoride-containing toothpaste may freshen the mouth, bad breath may still be present.

Looking at the cause

At Liverpool Dental Spa we provide ways to deal or cope with bad breath by identifying and addressing the cause of the problem. The first step may involve oral health assessment to determine if oral bacteria, tooth decay or gum disease such as Periodontitis is present.

Having regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleaning with a dental hygienist means the cause of bad breath may be diagnosed and treated sooner. Dentists advise on proper teeth cleaning practice and dental hygienists clean and scale teeth to remove tartar and food trapped in hard-to-reach tooth grooves. Trapped food debris may rot causing tooth decay and bad breath.

Smelly foods

For some it is simply a care of their eating pungent foods, such as garlic and onions. Altering diet may eliminate bad breath and improve health. Where oral health causes are of bad breath are not obvious, a dentist may refer an individual to their GP for further screening such as for gastrointestinal conditions.

By stopping smoking, the breath may freshen or using special dental products for smokers may make a difference. Smoking causes a thick yellowy layer to form on the tongue that attracts bacteria and may give smoker’s breath. Keeping the mouth clean and having frequent appointments with a dental hygienist for oral cleansing helps keep this condition at bay,

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No More Unwanted Bad Breath For Patients In Liverpool

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Bad breath or halitosis is the unpleasant odour that comes from the breath of an individual. There are many reasons that can cause a person’s breath to smell bad. Intake of foods with strong smell like garlic and onions is a very common reason. Problems in the intestine or the stomach could also cause bad breath. Smoking and lack of dental hygiene are also some of the common reasons for bad breath.

Treating bad breath

Many times the person with bad breath does not know about it but people around them will know it. However these people will often be too embarrassed to mention it. Most of the people who have bad breath are generally made aware of this embarrassing condition by a family member.

Brushing the teeth twice a day, cleaning the tongue and flossing everyday will certainly help a person who is suffering from bad breath. Also avoiding foods with strong smell and drinking lot of water every day will help. However in certain cases, bad breath could be caused due to gum disease or tooth decay. If you are continually having the unpleasant odour in your breath, then the best thing to do would be to visit a dentist.

Dental check-up

The dentist will check your mouth teeth, tongue and gums for any signs of dental condition. The dentist will also be able to thoroughly clean your mouth. This will remove every trace of bacteria, plaque and food particles stuck between your teeth. Small particles of food get stuck between the teeth if the mouth is not rinsed immediately after eating. These particles will later give out bad smell.

Bad breath can greatly hinder you from having quality conversations, whether it is business or private. This will surely have long-term negative effects for you. Therefore the moment you realise that you are unable to get rid of this condition – seek help from one of our dentists at Liverpool Dental Spa.

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