6 Important points about Your Breath Health
Did you know that the way your breath smells says more about you than just your oral health alone?
Typically, we brush our teeth to get rid of morning breath; your mouth, however, could be sending you a message about your overall health in a broader sense.
Let’s discuss some of the reason your breath might smell and what you can do about it.
Dry Mouth and Bacteria
The average human adult should consume 11.5-15.5 cups of water per day. When you aren’t drinking enough water, you breath will let you know.
Throughout the duration of your day, bacteria begins to form in your mouth. While brushing your teeth and seeing your dentist helps, your body also relies on saliva to naturally flush bacteria out of your mouth.
When you are dehydrated, your body isn’t producing enough saliva to keep your mouth clean.
If you find that you brush regularly and still have bad breath, it could mean that you need to increase your water intake.
Sweet-Smelling Breath and Diabetes
Having sweet-smelling breath is just as worrisome as sour-smelling breath. Unless the sweet odor in your mouth is related to your toothpaste or mouthwash, you’ll want to talk with your doctor.
Diabetics don’t produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. For this reason, the aforementioned may cause a strange scent in your breath, similar to acetone or fruit alcohols.
Ketoacidosis can be fatal if left untreated.
Allergies and Sinusitis
If you have seasonal allergies, your bad breath could be telling you that the season are changing and that it’s time for you to stock up on allergy medicine.
Post-nasal drip, respiratory infections, and mucus build-up can all lead to foul-smelling breath.
Your breath can be impacted by bacteria, which comes along with seasonal problems, or by dry mouth accompanying extended periods of mouth breathing when your nose gets stuffed up.
It is also worth noting that a common cold can impact your breath odor.
Be sure to brush regularly and gargle with salt water to clear out any unwanted phlegm and odor.
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
By far some of the most common causes for bad breath are tooth decay and gum disease.
If your breath smells bad, even after brushing, there may be other critical things going on under the service.
Since your teeth are made up of layers, bacteria can sometimes penetrate the layers; this is especially true if you’ve had a filling or a chip in your tooth recently.
When bacteria gets into, or under your tooth, not only will you feel a difference, you may also smell a difference.
Here are ways to keep your teeth clean:
• Floss between meals
• Rinse with mouthwash
• Brush regularly
• Make regular dental appointments
Connecting with reliable dental services can save you a lot of pain and discomfort. If you are concerned with tooth decay or gum disease, schedule an appointment with your dentist right away.
Conclusion
There are many other reasons you may have smelly breath, so if you are interested in learning more about your specific situation, give us a call today.
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