Bad breath issues may negatively affect your personal and social life. At our clinic in Alexandria, Dr. Ashraf Adam can help you eliminate bad breath to live your life enjoyably.
You may be unaware of your halitosis or bad breath problem until you visit your dentist. Our professional doctor can recognize the source of your mouth’s odor and determine if it is a systemic (internal) or dental source. Suppose Dr. Ashraf believes that it is a systemic source, such as internal infection. In that case, he will refer you to a specialist to treat your bad breath problem.
As mostly expected, the origin of the bad breath is your gums and tongue, and it is caused by:
1. The bacterial waste in your mouth (usually called periodontal disease).
2. Food particles and other debris that decay in your mouth, producing a chemical compound. This compound may cause an unpleasant odor.
3. Your bad oral hygiene.
You may struggle with bad breath if you are one of those who have a medical infection, diabetes, kidney failure, or liver malfunction.
Some other factors may affect your breath odor, such as:
1. Stress
2. Snoring
3. Age and hormonal changes
4. Dry mouth problem (xerostomia)
5. Tobacco smoking
Morning breath: saliva is the main ingredient in your mouth that can wash away odor-causing food particles and keep your breath odor under control. When you are asleep, the salivary production decreases, which allows bacterial growth in your mouth. To get rid of this “morning breath.” Brush your teeth well.
Visit one of our clinics at Falls Church, Alexandria, or Herndon. Our professional dentists will apply check-ups to detect any systemic disease. These check-ups may help to eliminate the plaque and bacteria that build up on your teeth.
Dr. Ashraf Adam can detect the root cause of your bad breath problem and recommend the proper treatment method. He will also recommend these seven fresh-breath secrets to improve your mouth’s odor, such as:
1. Mouth Floss: flossing your teeth twice daily to remove the stuck bacteria, plaque, and food particles between your teeth.
2. Toothbrush: change your toothbrush every three months to avoid spreading harmful bacteria into your mouth.
3. Scrape: use a tongue scraper to get rid of the foul odor by removing the trapped bacteria beneath the taste buds of your tongue.
4. Wet your whistle: drinking water throughout your day prevents dehydration and washes up the food particles and other debris.
5. Rinse: rinsing with baking soda or peroxide solution may help eliminate food-causing bacteria.
6. Beware of beverages such as beer, wine, and whiskey.
7. Chew sugar-free gum that contains xylitol to control your mouth’s odor.
Always remember that talking with our dentist will provide excellent dental care and honest treatment plans.
