When you find yourself stuck with bad breath that hangs around and refuses to go elsewhere, it can make you want to hide under the covers for good. How to speak with friends and family members, enjoy your life, go to work, and be yourself all while releasing a very unpleasant smell from your mouth? Well. We certainly don’t think you’ll need to hide out or become a hermit! Instead, we simply encourage you to do a handful of things right away, so you can get your pleasantly scented smile back ASAP.
#1: Review Your Oral Health Habits
First, check your bad breath problem out by asking yourself how your oral health care has been lately. Are you brushing and flossing effectively and according to the proper guidelines? Or, have you been slacking off a little bit? Are you coming to see us every six months? Is your mouth moist or are you suffering from dry mouth? All of these issues can make your mouth smell bad.
#2: Think About Your Diet
Ask yourself what you’ve been eating lately. If there’s a new addition that’s highly potent (maybe you’re very into onions these days) then cut them out for a while. This could solve your problem.
#3: Check On Medication Side Effects
You might end up with bad breath if your medication is causing dry mouth as a side effect. As mentioned previously, dry oral tissues can become a problem because the bacteria that usually don’t have a chance against saliva … they get to hang around on your smile.
#4: Schedule A Visit
Now, unless you figure out the culprit and solve it, come in for care. We can find the origin of your bad breath and tell you how to fix it.
Take Care Of Bad Breath With Professional Care
When you’re not successful at getting bad breath to go away with your own care, come in for professional assistance ASAP! Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
