{"id":111,"date":"2019-01-20T23:55:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T23:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2019-01-30T23:59:06","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T23:59:06","slug":"dentist-springfield-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/dentist-springfield-3\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist in Springfield Discusses Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-113 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/woman_drinking_coffee__1534365730_77916-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman drinking coffee\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/woman_drinking_coffee__1534365730_77916-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/woman_drinking_coffee__1534365730_77916-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/woman_drinking_coffee__1534365730_77916.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Name one thing that\u2019s worse than someone telling you that you have bad breath? Someone not telling you! If you don\u2019t know, then you may think that your breath is fine and, therefore, not do anything about that offensive odor. And there are definitely steps you can take to eliminate bad breath, also called halitosis. A dentist in Springfield can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/preventive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">win the battle against bad breath<\/a>. Read on to find out what might be causing your bad breath and what you can do.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Bad Breath?<\/h2>\n<p>According to research, about 75 percent of bad breath is due to a condition in your mouth. These conditions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foods and beverages that are known to cause bad breath such as onions, garlic, coffee and alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Smoking and chewing tobacco, which also increase your risk of oral and pharyngeal cancer<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate oral hygiene that leaves behind food particles and plaque<\/li>\n<li>Dentures that aren\u2019t well cleaned or sanitized<\/li>\n<li>Crevices in tonsils that trap particles of food<\/li>\n<li>A dry mouth, which can result from certain medications, radiation, chemotherapy, mouth breathing or a problem with saliva production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Is Bad Breath Treated?<\/h2>\n<p>The first recommendation for people with halitosis is more frequent brushing and flossing. How frequently? After every meal, if possible. With proper oral hygiene, you scrub away food particles that would otherwise stay trapped between teeth or in the cracks and crevices of your tongue. Eventually, they can lead to that offensive mouth odor.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be sure to maintain your twice-yearly dental checkups. At these appointments, the dental team checks for signs of decay or gum disease. By fending off these dental problems, the dentist can help you avoid bad breath, too.<\/p>\n<p>Other steps you can take to eliminate bad breath include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking plenty of water, because having a dry mouth can lead to bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Chew gum with Xylitol to increase saliva production and neutralize the acids that can lead to tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Eat crunchy fruits and vegetable to naturally clean your teeth<\/li>\n<li>If the problem remains, see your physician to make sure a general health concern isn\u2019t behind your bad breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been told that you have bad breath\u2014or if you haven\u2019t been told and just want to avoid the problem\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consult with your dentist<\/a>. There are treatment options, so you don\u2019t have to feel self-conscious and worry about your breath.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet the Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Olson is a family dentist in Springfield. He and his team offer comprehensive dentistry to address all aspects of oral health, including breath odor.\u00a0If you need help solving this common problem, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/contact-us.html\">call our office today\u00a0to schedule an appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name one thing that\u2019s worse than someone telling you that you have bad breath? Someone not telling you! If you don\u2019t know, then you may think that your breath is fine and, therefore, not do anything about that offensive odor. And there are definitely steps you can take to eliminate bad breath, also called halitosis. 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