{"id":789,"date":"2017-11-29T18:19:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T18:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=789"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:04","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:04","slug":"dentist-in-dublin-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dentist-in-dublin-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Dublin Helps to Fight and Fix Bad Breath!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman<\/a>If you\u2019ve ever slept next to a loved one and had them roll over and breathe in your face, you know about bad breath. Usually, morning breath is solved with a quick fix\u2014brushing your teeth as soon as you wake up! There are certain instances where you may still experience unpleasant breath even after cleaning your teeth. If this is the case, you may have chronic halitosis (persistent bad breath).<\/p>\n

Your dentist in Dublin knows how much chronic bad breath can debilitate you in your daily life and wants to help you solve it. Learn more about how to fight the causes of chronic halitosis in this week\u2019s blog post.<\/p>\n

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4 Reasons for Bad Breath<\/h2>\n

Little do many people know, consistent bad breath is a red flag to other issues that are going on in your mouth. If you ever experience chronic bad breath, it\u2019s time to visit your dentist. They can help you discover one of these 4 reasons for your bad breath and fix it.<\/p>\n

Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n

Saliva helps to keep your breath fresh by maintaining the hydration in your mouth. It naturally neutralizes acids in your mouth, keeping your teeth cleaner and your breath inviting.<\/p>\n

Gum Disease<\/h3>\n

If you have bad breath, you may have gum disease. \u00a0This is one of the biggest warning signs that your gum health may be deteriorating!<\/p>\n

Tobacco Use<\/h3>\n

Any form of tobacco directly affects your mouth\u2014not just chewing tobacco. Although tobacco taken orally does leave stinky particles, smoking tobacco may leave a lingering stench in your lungs.<\/p>\n

Bad Home Hygiene<\/h3>\n

Leftover dental debris can be less than inviting to your neighbor or sleeping partner. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to remove them by brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, every day.<\/p>\n

Fix Your Chronic Bad Breath<\/h2>\n

Here are a few dental tips that can help you improve chronic bad breath:<\/p>\n