It is hard to keep your teeth clean when you are wearing braces on them. Food particles can get trapped in between the brackets and wires, providing the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria cause bad breath, tooth decay, and other types of problems. The infographic below by Labbe Family Orthodontics provides some useful advice on what types of food to eat … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Low Blood Sugar And Bad Breath
There have been some reports connecting low blood sugar and bad breath. This has been particularly noted in diabetic individuals. Ketoacidosis is a condition the body enters when it burns fat instead of sugar (glucose) for energy. This happens to diabetics when they do not have enough insulin to metabolize glucose or to people on very carbohydrate restricted diets, such as the … [Read more...]
What You Can Do About Bad Breath…
It is painful to imagine the effects that bad breath can have on interpersonal communication. From the work place to your own private relationships, bad breath can hinder enjoyment of life and cause other to avoid you. One of the biggest issues when dealing with this problem is our own inability to smell our own breath. We get used to it and don't notice, but that does not … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Cure Halitosis
Halitosis is a problem afflicting many people. Often a person is unaware they have bad breath until someone informs them. The best way to get rid of halitosis is to practice good oral hygiene and to use a metal tongue scraper. The basis of good oral hygiene is regular teeth brushing. It is important to brush your teeth three times a day. Don’t brush too hard otherwise you … [Read more...]