If you are one of those people who performs the palm exercise many times a day this dental article from our Malibu dentist is for you! Dr. Mgdesyan agrees that this is a very personal and careful subject. Many people are embarrassed to accept they have this problem and the need of an oral treatment. There are many ways to treat this type of problem (which we call Halitosis), and have been proven to have excellent long term results.
Dr. Mgdesyan at Malibu Canyon Dental shares some vital information in order to explain to his patients some of the causes and prevention tips for this truly unwanted condition.
How do I know if I have bad Breath?
If you can’t smell it right away you can try these techniques:
- Lick your wrist, wait a few seconds while the saliva dries, and then smell it. That can give you an idea of how your breath smells.
- Exhale into your palm and analyze how it smells.
Bad breath or Halitosis stems from different sources, from which the most common are:
- Foods, such as: garlic, onions, fish, meat, cheese, etc.
- Poor oral hygiene
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Fasting
- Nasal and sinus infections
- Throat infections
- Defective dental restorations
- Gum disease
- Dry mouth
- Other underlying health conditions
Preventive Measures
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily, better after each meal
- Floss once a day
- Brush your tongue
- Drink water regularly
- Change your toothbrush every 3 months
- Do not smoke
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