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Everyone struggles with bad breath on occasion, but chronic bad breath (aka. halitosis) is a symptom of an underlying condition. This may be an oral health condition, a digestive issue, or a side effect of a serious medical condition. To rule out oral health, schedule an appointment with Craft Dentistry in Grand Rapids.
If it’s been more than 6 months since your last teeth cleaning, your bad breath may be due to an overgrowth of plaque and tartar. This overgrowth can cause inflammation in your gums. Over time, this inflammation can create pockets between your teeth and gums. These pockets trap odor and bacteria-causing plaque, tarter, and food particles.
A meticulous teeth cleaning may be all you need, but there may be another oral or medical condition that needs to be addressed. Dr. Brianna Szymanski will perform a thorough dental checkup to determine your treatment options.
A comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and oral health.
X-rays allow us to look beyond what’s visible to assess damage and decay.
We’ll create a custom plan to address the root cause of your halitosis.
Don’t let your chronic bad breath hold you back. Let’s identify the root cause!
It’s embarrassing when a loved one lets you know that your bad breath extends beyond morning breath. Mouthwash, gum, and breath mints mask your breath, but they’re only a temporary solution. Let’s identify the root cause to permanently resolve your chronic halitosis.
Dental health is whole-body health.
Everyone struggles with halitosis on occassion, but if your breath has a frequent odd odor or taste—it’s a symptom of something else. Bad breath is almost inevitable after eating spicy foods, garlic, or onions. When you sleep with your mouth open, you’ll wake with morning breath. If you aren’t sure why your breath smells, it’s time to visit the dentist.
Maintaining your pleasant breath is one of many reasons to have your teeth cleaned every 6 months. Dr. Szymanski will perform a thorough dental examination to determine why your breath doesn’t smell its best. The fastest and easiest resolution is meticulously removing plaque and tartar buildup, but that may not be the root cause.
Halitosis may be a symptom of gingivitis, periodontal disease, or dry mouth caused by sleep apnea. If you’ve developed an oral condition, Dr. Szymanski will create a personalized treatment plan. This plan will address your breath, and treat and manage any other damage to your teeth or gums.
Below are just a few of the oral health and medical conditions that could be causing the unpleasant taste and odor in your mouth.
If you’re brushing and flossing daily, your breath should smell fresh most of the time!
Once the root cause of your halitosis is identified, Dr. Szymanski will provide personalized tips for how to improve your oral hygiene. A few small changes can rapidly reverse the unpleasant aroma!
You might notice a sweet, sour, or unappealing aroma or taste in your mouth. However, you might not know that your breath doesn’t smell its best until a loved one points it out.
Treatment varies depending on the root cause of your halitosis.
A comprehensive examination of your teeth and gums and meticulously removing plaque and tartar are the first steps.
Even if you brush and floss twice daily, plaque and tartar will inevitably build up. The longer this bacteria-causing buildup goes unchecked, the more likely your breath will smell.
In addition to your breath, your risk for cavities and tooth decay increases.
Your teeth should be cleaned at least every 6 months; every 3 to 4 months if you have periodontal gum disease.
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