{"id":113,"date":"2019-02-12T02:37:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T02:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2019-04-12T02:40:14","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T02:40:14","slug":"your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-dont-succumb-to-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/12\/your-dentist-in-melbourne-says-dont-succumb-to-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Melbourne Says Don\u2019t Succumb to Bad Breath!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you were to create a list of the top most embarrassing\nthings to happen, one of them would arguably have to involve being identified\nas a person with bad breath. Your dentist in Melbourne says whether you’re\nsuffering from temporary or chronic bad breath, there are some steps you can\ntake to turn things around. Find out about them and how preventive care<\/a>\ncan help as you continue reading.<\/p>

Drink More Water<\/h2>

There is no denying the importance of drinking water to sustain\nyour life and the proper function of the different parts of your body. The benefits\ndon’t stop there, though. <\/p>

As it specifically applies to your oral health, drinking\nmore water helps to flush your mouth of leftover food particles that can\ncontribute to the development of foul-smelling bacteria. Thus, you should especially\nmake it a habit to drink at least a glass of water after every meal you consume.<\/p>

Watch What You Eat<\/h2>

One of the common causes of bad breath is eating odorous foods\nlike garlic, onions, tuna and dairy products. The remedy is to either avoid\nsuch items or to step-up your oral hygiene efforts to remove any lingering debris.<\/p>

Practice Excellent Oral Hygiene<\/h2>

At least twice a day, you should brush and floss your teeth.\nThis plays a huge role in removing food particles and debris that would\notherwise fester, attract bacteria and lead to the production of foul odors.<\/p>

More importantly, though, consistently performing oral\nhygiene is vital to maintaining excellent dental health.<\/p>

Pay More Attention to Your Tongue<\/h2>

When thinking about oral hygiene, it’s easy to focus more on\nthe teeth and gums. It’s equally important to keep the tongue clean, though. <\/p>

That’s because it moves about in the mouth. Thus, if it remains\nsoiled, it simply transports the debris to other areas.<\/p>

An excellent addition to your oral hygiene arsenal is a\ntongue scraper, which allows you to gently glide from the back of your tongue\nto the front to dislodge food and bacteria trapped between the papillae (tiny bumps\nalong the surface of the tongue).<\/p>

Make Dental Visits a Priority<\/h2>

There are several benefits to visiting your dentist for\npreventive care every six months. One of them is the thorough cleaning you’ll\nreceive. Its purpose is to remove built-up plaque and tartar that can’t be addressed\nby merely performing your normal oral hygiene routine. <\/p>

After your teeth are cleaned, you’ll also undergo a full\nexamination that will identify any developing problems like acute bacteria\ngrowth, which can contribute to unpleasant breath. If an issue is discovered,\nyour dentist will work with you to develop a plan of action to correct it.<\/p>

With the information you’re now armed with, you can mount a\nformidable defense against bacteria and bad breath. Therefore, you’ll no longer\nhave to worry about having an embarrassing conversation.<\/p>

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>

A graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Beverly Rose has over 20 years of experience treating patients of all ages. Still, she takes hours of continuing education courses annually to stay abreast of the growing complexities in dental care. Dr. Rose helps patients enjoy fresh breath at Exceptional Dentistry, and she can be reached for more information through her website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you were to create a list of the top most embarrassing things to happen, one of them would arguably have to involve being identified as a person with bad breath. Your dentist in Melbourne says whether you\u2019re suffering from temporary or chronic bad breath, there are some steps you can take to turn things around. Find out about them and how preventive care can help as you continue reading. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113\/revisions\/115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}