It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

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It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

I had a great childhood, but one regret I do have was arguing with my mother when she suggested that I needed braces. My teeth were crooked as a child, and my dentist recommended them; I dreaded the thought. My mother gave into my pleas, but I later wished I had gotten the braces. As an adult, I learned that I was not happy with my crooked smile, but I didn't want to wear typical metal braces. My dentist referred me to an orthodontist who specialized in clear teeth-aligners. I've only had to wear the clear aligners for a little over a year, and I now have teeth that I love. I created this blog to show others that it is never too late to straighten your teeth. You have more options than ever to help you achieve your goal!

 

Tips For Reducing Bad Breath

11 July 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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If you have bad breath, there is a good chance that you are embarrassed about it and wish that it would go away. Here are some dental hygiene tips and other tricks to help reduce the smell of your breath so that you can feel more confident.

1. Do Whatever it Takes to Get Yourself to Floss

Most people know that they need to brush twice a day. But there are many people who are not actually going the extra mile to actually floss. Brushing is relatively useless for getting food that is crammed between your teeth out of your mouth. When you go to sleep at night and the food is still stuck between your teeth, your mouth is going to be a breeding ground for bacteria that cause your breath to stink. As a result, you are going to need to do whatever it takes to get yourself to floss. If this means buying those little flossers that are already threaded, do that. If it means tracking your progress and rewarding yourself for every week that you remember to floss every night, try that approach. Just make sure that you are flossing. Your dentist will thank you.

2. Stay Hydrated

If you are commonly stuffed up because you have a cold or allergies, you likely need to breath through your mouth a lot of the time. This can cause dry mouth which can result in having bad breath, since bacteria is staying in your mouth longer because it's not being washed back by spit. Try to keep your nose and sinuses clear with nasal spray and drink a lot of water to make it easier for your body to produce spit and to get anything causing your congestion moving. If you try this for a week and you still have bad breath and a dry mouth, talk to your dentist about some of the other causes of dry mouth that you could be suffering from.

3. Use a Mouthwash

Finally, you might have bad breath if you don't have a healthy mouth or are suffering from gum disease. Talk to your dentist about additional action steps that you could be taking to keep your mouth healthier. While you wait for your appointment, make sure that you are using a mouthwash that has both alcohol and fluoride in it. This will strengthen your teeth, reduce the chances that you develop gum disease if you don't already have it, and make your breath smell better.

For more information, talk to a company that specializes in dental hygiene, like Dental Associates PC.