Your friends may not tell you that you have bad breath... Good oral hygiene habits will help to freshen your breath. Here is a surprise for your. Brushing, flossing are important for fresh breath! Regular brushing and flossing will help to remove the bacteria that causes bad breath from your teeth. We won't even mention here what that same bacteria does to your gums...but I digress. The same bacteria likes to cling to your tongue. You can brush your tongue; but a tongue scraper is far more effective in cleaning the back of your tongue. So, when you go back to your favorite Walmart/Target/drugstore, take a moment in the oral hygiene section to find a few new products to help you freshen your breath!
Sometimes, the cause of bad breath is more complex than just dirty teeth or tongue. It can be periodontal problems, an infected tooth, chronic sinus problems, cancers, oral infections, and ill fitting dental appliances such as dentures. If you think you are doing a good job of daily care and prevention of bad breath, but just can't seem to get rid of it, a visit to our office is probably necessary.
Dr Brian Johnson
1240 Upper Hembree Road
Suite C
Roswell, GA 30076
770.993.9809
www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com
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