Perth Dentists Help Consumers Battle Bad Breath
Announcement posted by eDental Perth 04 Nov 2015
Perth firm eDental reveals how dentists help their patients stop bad breath with good dental hygiene and better eating habits.
Perth, WA, 04 November 2015 - Nobody wants to have bad breath. And nobody wants to tell someone they have bad breath. Recently, a Perth dentist provided a guide for patients and consumers to tell if they have bad breath and how to get rid of it. Dentists see bad breath, medically known as halitosis, as a breakdown in what would normally be a full program of dental hygiene.
Dr Lisa Khokhlova from eDental in Perth provided a comprehensive program for defeating halitosis on her company blog. The blog post explained various causes of halitosis and what to do about halitosis. We have provided highlights below.
What Causes Halitosis
Though there are many causes of halitosis, the most common is having a dry mouth. It is the most common cause because everyone has halitosis or “morning breath” when they awaken for the day. When people sleep, they are not drinking any fluids. They also breathe with an open mouth. Together, these factors dry out the mouth and don’t replenish the moisture.
Dry mouth can also be caused by thirst, medications and diuretic beverages, such as coffee and alcohol.
The other main cause is poor oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene keeps the mouth free of bacteria and acids. The two most important parts of good oral hygiene are brushing the teeth and flossing.
Noxious foods and beverages, such as garlic, onions, alcohol and some sugary drinks can also cause halitosis. Sugary drinks cause halitosis because the sugar feeds bacteria in the mouth, which then produce acids as a byproduct. These acids not only can cause tooth decay, but also produce an odour.
Gum disease can also cause halitosis due to infection. There are also many metabolic diseases that can cause halitosis, such as cancer or diabetes. Disorders of the kidney or liver can also cause halitosis.
Symptoms of Halitosis
Fortunately for those whose relatives, friends and colleagues are afraid to tell them about their halitosis, there are symptoms that can allow people to figure it out on their own. These include, post-nasal drip, a metallic taste in the mouth, a white coating on the tongue, thick saliva and dry mouth symptoms, such as difficulty talking or swallowing, dry eyes or a burning sensation in the mouth.
Respiratory tract infections can also cause halitosis, so any symptom of a respiratory tract infection can be a symptom of halitosis, too. These include: sore throat, fever, persistent cough or swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
How to Prevent Halitosis
The full recommendations are on the eDental website, but the basic rules are as follows:
Brush teeth and tongue often, especially after eating.
Use mouthwash or mouth sore rinses in between brushing.
Avoid foods and beverages that can cause halitosis.
eDental is located in five minutes east of the Perth CBD. Their dentists provide a wide range of services, from emergency dentistry to preventative dentistry to dental surgery services. They are one of the major proponents of “green dentistry” in the Perth area. They are open long hours and weekends to provide attentive, professional, friendly customer service. To learn more or to make an appointment, call (08) 9361 1728 or visit their website: http://www.edentalperth.net.au/.
Dr Lisa Khokhlova from eDental in Perth provided a comprehensive program for defeating halitosis on her company blog. The blog post explained various causes of halitosis and what to do about halitosis. We have provided highlights below.
What Causes Halitosis
Though there are many causes of halitosis, the most common is having a dry mouth. It is the most common cause because everyone has halitosis or “morning breath” when they awaken for the day. When people sleep, they are not drinking any fluids. They also breathe with an open mouth. Together, these factors dry out the mouth and don’t replenish the moisture.
Dry mouth can also be caused by thirst, medications and diuretic beverages, such as coffee and alcohol.
The other main cause is poor oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene keeps the mouth free of bacteria and acids. The two most important parts of good oral hygiene are brushing the teeth and flossing.
Noxious foods and beverages, such as garlic, onions, alcohol and some sugary drinks can also cause halitosis. Sugary drinks cause halitosis because the sugar feeds bacteria in the mouth, which then produce acids as a byproduct. These acids not only can cause tooth decay, but also produce an odour.
Gum disease can also cause halitosis due to infection. There are also many metabolic diseases that can cause halitosis, such as cancer or diabetes. Disorders of the kidney or liver can also cause halitosis.
Symptoms of Halitosis
Fortunately for those whose relatives, friends and colleagues are afraid to tell them about their halitosis, there are symptoms that can allow people to figure it out on their own. These include, post-nasal drip, a metallic taste in the mouth, a white coating on the tongue, thick saliva and dry mouth symptoms, such as difficulty talking or swallowing, dry eyes or a burning sensation in the mouth.
Respiratory tract infections can also cause halitosis, so any symptom of a respiratory tract infection can be a symptom of halitosis, too. These include: sore throat, fever, persistent cough or swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
How to Prevent Halitosis
The full recommendations are on the eDental website, but the basic rules are as follows:
Brush teeth and tongue often, especially after eating.
Use mouthwash or mouth sore rinses in between brushing.
Avoid foods and beverages that can cause halitosis.
eDental is located in five minutes east of the Perth CBD. Their dentists provide a wide range of services, from emergency dentistry to preventative dentistry to dental surgery services. They are one of the major proponents of “green dentistry” in the Perth area. They are open long hours and weekends to provide attentive, professional, friendly customer service. To learn more or to make an appointment, call (08) 9361 1728 or visit their website: http://www.edentalperth.net.au/.