Oral Health and Bad Breath – The Link
The link between oral health and bad breath Berkshire is a strong one – pardon the pun. We see hundreds of people at the practice every year who are complaining of bad breath and not understanding why. In the vast majority of cases we see there is a connection between bad breath and the state of the person’s oral health and here’s why…
The Causes Of Bad Breath
There are of course plenty of reasons that could be the cause of bad breath, gum disease and decay lead the way, followed by smoking, dehydration or other medical conditions and even some medications. But oral health and bad breath Berkshire are usually the culprits.
What Is Oral Health?
Oral health is what we refer to as anything to do with the health of your mouth – specifically we’re looking at teeth and gums. The health of your teeth and gums will vary during your lifetime and will be impacted by your oral hygiene routine, illness, diet and medication. It’s very normal for our oral health to fluctuate in health and it’s not something to worry about, but one of the signs that your oral health is declining is bad breath.
How Does Oral Health and Bad Breath Berkshire Actually link?
When we have poor health, specifically gum disease of decay, it’s usually caused by a buildup of tartar and plaque which in itself is going to leave an odour as it’s essentially bacteria left lingering in our mouths. But aside from this the decay and disease themselves causes acids to be released in our mouths which will also give off an unsavoury smell. This smell lingers even after multiple brushes and tongue scrapes and can also feel like you’ve just got a nasty taste in your mouth. Really not very pleasant.
How Can This Be Tackled?
Well there’s really only one way to sort this issue and that’s through addressing your oral health issues, now whatever that might be will be very much down to you and your particular issue. What we mean by this is that you will be experiencing a level of disease that is unique to you. For some it could just be early signs of gum disease which could be treated with a quick trip to the hygienist. For others it could be years of ignored decay which has added up to a multitude of dental issues that need addressing.
How Can Bad Oral Health Be Avoided?
The team here at Old Windsor are big, big believers in prevention over cure. We would much rather be supporting patients against poor oral health than having to treat it. How can we prevent it? Well it’s actually really simple, it all comes down to addressing your oral hygiene needs every single day! Consistency is key! Brushing twice a day everyday (with the right brush for you), flossing every single day (with good technique and attending regular checkups with us here at Old Windsor. So actually – it’s really not that much! Start addressing your oral health needs today by booking your check up appointment and lets get you on the path to good oral health.
