Bad Breath Treatment | Halitosis| Inland Empire Biological Dentist

Bad Breath Treatment| Halitosis| Inland Empire Biological Dentist:

Let’s face it; having “dragon breath” on a regular occurrence is embarrassing.  Most people do not even realize they have bad breath until a friend or close co-worker decides to enlighten them.  Therefore, today I am going to discuss how to treat bad breath (halitosis) from a biological dental perspective.  In simple terms, I am going to share with you natural ways to treat halitosis.

First and foremost, thorough brushing and flossing along with routine dental hygiene visits are essential in keeping breath malodors to a minimum.  In addition, a proper diet and healthy lifestyle is also beneficial to maintaining a healthy oral environment.

My Inland Empire Biological Dental Office will determine if the following is causing your halitosis:

• Gum Disease
• Tooth Decay
• Leaking Restorations
• Overhanging fillings

Once our Inland Empire Biological Dental office has determined that your oral condition and diet are stable and not a cause of the halitosis, we will the recommend the following to treat bad breath:

1. 1.Keep saliva production elevated.  SALIVA IS THE MOUTH’S NATURAL MOUTHRINSE.  Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep your body hydrated and mouth moist.  Swishing regularly with water and holding in your mouth for 20 seconds will help loosen food particles and neutralize the pH.
2. Chew sugarless gum and/or suck on sugar-free lozenges, preferably containing Xylitol.  This will stimulate saliva to flow more frequently.  Ideally, Xylitol gum should be in the mouth for at least 20 minutes after meals.
3. Brushing your teeth and tongue with baking soda will help neutralize excess acid production in the saliva.
4. Snack on apples, carrots, and celery to help reduce daily plaque formation.
5. VITAMIN C deficiency has been linked to halitosis.   Smokers should take regular supplements of vitamin C due to nicotine destroying vitamin C in the body.  Stopping smoking will not only improve bad breath it will also improve your health.
6. Rinse with a 50/50 hydrogen peroxide/water solution.  Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen, which destroys many of the odor causing bacteria.  Swish solution for about a minute.

If you are concerned about having bad breath please contact my Inland Empire Biological Dental office located in Riverside, Ca. (951) 686-3666.  Our dental team would be honored to help you with your dental needs.