Are you one of those who tried to avoid tuna sandwich and onion rings for lunch simply because you’re afraid to release that “green colored foul odor in the air” kind of thing like in most cartoon movies? Fret not! While this might be embarrassing, there’s always a way to solve the problem.

In America, there are millions of people who suffer from bad breath. The condition may spring from many sources. Mostly, it aggravates due to the consumption of odorous foods. Poor oral hygiene, certain medications, dry mouth, and smoking can also contribute to an unpleasant breath.

Bad breath can be chronic in some cases, in medical term, it is called halitosis. According to some research, persistent bad breath in the mouth is already an indication of gum disease. Nevertheless, Hilltop Dental Studio offers Halitosis Treatment in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA.

Source: 9 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath (webmd.com)

How to Deal with Bad Breath

Aside from providing an effective solution to bad breath, we also would like to stress that proper oral hygiene is the key to prevent unwanted breath in the mouth. With that said, we listed down tips for our patients to maintain a fresher breath all throughout the day.

• Aside from brushing and flossing the teeth, giving attention to the tongue must also be done to ensure that bacteria are well-eliminated. The tongue is one of the dirtiest parts of the mouth. Having it scraped with a specific scraper or the regular toothbrush can help ditch those stinky particles for a sweet breath!
• Trade your espresso with a cup of tea! Not only that this breakfast blend will help hydrate your dry mouth, but it also contains certain properties that boost the breath.
• An apple a day does not just keep the doctor away – the bacteria too! A bite of this crunchy and juicy fruit can scrape stubborn particles off the teeth and covers up smelly foods as well.
• Grabbing a piece of sugarless chewing gum can also help in the production of saliva to moisten the mouth and combat xerostomia, the primary cause of bad breath.

Along with these tips, always remember to set a regular checkup appointment with the dentist every six months to ensure healthier teeth and fresh breath all the time!

Source: Bad breath – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

Hilltop Dental Studio is here for you! Check out our Halitosis Treatment in Spotsylvania, VA for the treatment of bad breath. You can also visit us at 10466 Georgetown Dr, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553.