{"id":25,"date":"2017-11-21T22:22:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T22:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2017-12-21T22:24:06","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T22:24:06","slug":"danville-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/21\/danville-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Danville Dentist Says It\u2019s Time to Stop Bad Breath in Its Tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_107932701__1513894922_87101-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman reacts to man\u2019s bad breath\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_107932701__1513894922_87101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_107932701__1513894922_87101-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/AdobeStock_107932701__1513894922_87101.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You\u2019ve been running from your bad breath for far too long. It\u2019s time to dig your heels into the ground and take a stand. Your Danville dentist is here to guide you along the path to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/our-services.html\">smile<\/a>, fresh breath, and confidence you deserve.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Bad Breath?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the culprits. Identify them and get ready to attack.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bacteria<\/strong> \u2013 These are the prime suspects in your problem with bad breath. They love heat, so they tend to hang around in your mouth looking for ways to latch on to any groove and crevasse they can find. If allowed to populate and grow, they can wreak havoc, causing gum disease and odorous breath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food<\/strong> \u2013 Food not only leaves bacteria in your mouth, which can contribute to bad breath, but it also can cause foul odors depending on what kind it is (as in foods like onions, garlic and coffee).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gum Disease<\/strong> \u2013 This is the result of plaque and tartar build up on your teeth and gums which can contribute to bad breath, and cause swelling, irritation and bleeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking and Tobacco Use<\/strong> \u2013 Not only does smoking stain your teeth, it also contributes to foul odors coming from your mouth. And tobacco chewing can irritate your gums, increasing your chances of gum disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Conditions<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes there are conditions that go beyond the scope of normal, preventative dental care and can contribute to the possibility of mouth infection. Some examples are sinus conditions, gastric reflux, diabetes or kidney disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Can I Do About Bad Breath?<\/h2>\n<p>The simplest defense against bad breath is brushing and flossing at least twice daily. There\u2019s a reason that your dentist has been hammering this point home. It\u2019s because it works. This is the best daily method to upset the comfortable habitat of bacteria. There are some other things you can do as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tongue Care<\/strong> \u2013 Taking time to examine your tongue is a key to preventing bad breath. Towards the back of your tongue look for any brown coating. If spotted, it\u2019s an indicator of a possible cause of your bad breath. Use your toothbrush and scraper to clear the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay Attention to Your Saliva<\/strong> \u2013 Saliva acts as an internal washing system for your mouth. You can eat more healthy foods to stimulate your natural juices, and even try chewing sugar-free gum and candy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mouthwash<\/strong> \u2013 You can use mouthwash to help with cleaning and neutralizing bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visiting your dentist for regularly scheduled cleanings and examinations is one of the best tools in your arsenal to fight dental issues like bad breath. It also ensures that your breath will always be fresh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Thomas White graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU\u2019s School of Dentistry. He practices at Danville Dental Associates and can be reached for more information at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been running from your bad breath for far too long. It\u2019s time to dig your heels into the ground and take a stand. Your Danville dentist is here to guide you along the path to the smile, fresh breath, and confidence you deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Danville Dentist Says It\u2019s Time to Stop Bad Breath in Its Tracks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you feel insecure about your bad breath? 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