“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.”
I’m Doctor McKinley-Holloway with McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township MI. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath.
Brushing just the teeth may not remove fragments of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden floss-only locations. Gently brushing the gums, sides of the mouth, and the tongue in addition to the teeth may make the difference.
Also, the food you are eating can impact the odor in your mouth. Onions, garlic, and coffee are likely to show up on the breath regardless of consistent brushing.
Illness, infection, and allergies can all cause salivation issues which in turn upset the control of bacteria in the mouth. Diabetes, kidney failure, radiation therapy, liver malfunction, dry mouth, or even a runny nose can cause an odor. The bacteria balance in the mouth is ever-changing.
Finally, dentures or removable appliances may also carry bacteria that need to be cleaned and freshened up regularly.
1. Brush and floss the teeth as well as brush the tongue, gums, and sides of the mouth.
2. Enjoy onions and garlic a little less.
3. Stay on top of health issues.
4. Keep dentures clean.
Again, I’m Doctor Brittany McKinley-Holloway. Located at 45665 Village Blvd Shelby Township, Michigan. We offer sedation dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and dental implants just to name a few of our services.
CONTACT MCKINLEY-HOLLOWAY LEGACY DENTISTRY:
586-685-7118
LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):
45665 VILLAGE BLVD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
48315