Bad Breath

At Parkside Dental Care, we care about the state of your current oral health and want you to know how the choices you make today can negatively affect your oral health in the future. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about routine dental care and visiting our office at least every six months for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning. Since we see you so infrequently during the year, caring for your oral health as well as being mindful of any changes in the state of your teeth, bite, and mouth is extremely important. These are some warning signs that may indicate you have a problem with you oral health:

Do you find yourself stepping away from others when you speak with them because you are concerned with how your breath smells? Do you constantly have a mint or gum handy because you are worried about bad breath? We all experience bad breath from time to time, especially after a large cup of coffee or a meal filled with onions and garlic. For most of us, our breath improves considerably after a thorough tooth brushing. Patients who experience bad breath on a regular basis, however, may be experiencing a dental issue that needs to be addressed. Continue reading to find out more about the smell of your breath and what it can mean for your oral health.