{"id":923,"date":"2019-03-02T16:04:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-02T16:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=923"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"a-dentist-in-dublin-explains-how-you-can-eliminate-bad-breath-using-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/a-dentist-in-dublin-explains-how-you-can-eliminate-bad-breath-using-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist in Dublin Explains How You Can Eliminate Bad Breath Using These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/AdobeStock_187078010__1554209207_54352.jpg\" alt=\"a woman with bad breath\" class=\"wp-image-924\" width=\"292\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_187078010__1554209207_54352.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_187078010__1554209207_54352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_187078010__1554209207_54352-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more embarrassing than someone handing\nyou a stick of gum or a breath mint and saying, \u201cHere, you need this!\u201d While\nsome people may not be so blatant when addressing your bad breath, the last\nthing you want is for someone to avoid you because of the smell coming from\nyour mouth when you speak. If you\u2019re looking for ways to eliminate your bad\nbreath, let a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in\nDublin<\/a> share how you can take back your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cause for Embarrassment: Bad Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as halitosis, this oral hygiene issue is one nobody\nwants but many people have. Bad breath is embarrassing and can deal a great\nblow to your self-esteem. While breath mints and gum can mask the smell\ntemporarily, they\u2019re usually not going to eliminate the problem for good. So,\nwhat causes this nasty problem? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When bad oral habits become the normalcy, bacteria is allowed to grow and build around the gum line and on the tongue. If not properly cleaned, the plaque buildup can lead to gum disease, cavities, and halitosis. Of course, it doesn\u2019t help if you eat strong, odorous foods such as garlic or onions, or drink alcoholic beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stomp Out the Stink: Ways to Eliminate Bad Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bad breath doesn\u2019t have to be a permanent fixture. If you\u2019ve\ndecided enough is enough, and you want a mouth that is healthy again, you\u2019ll\nneed to make a few changes in your daily oral hygiene routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brush and\nfloss.<\/strong> This doesn\u2019t mean brush in the morning and floss once a week. If you\nwant to say bye-bye to bacteria, you\u2019ll need to commit to brushing your teeth twice\na day for two minutes each time. Then, you\u2019ll need to floss at least once a day\nto remove any build up or food that exists between your teeth. <\/li><li><strong>Drink\nwater. <\/strong>Making sure your mouth produces enough saliva is a vital part of maintaining\ngood oral health. Saliva helps to wash away food particles that are left over\nfrom that delicious dinner. Without saliva, you can experience dry mouth, and\nbacteria will begin to grow. Drinking water will not only keep you hydrated,\nbut it will keep your mouth moistened and producing adequate amounts of saliva.<\/li><li><strong>Clean\nyour tongue.<\/strong> Brushing and flossing your teeth aren\u2019t the only steps you\nneed to take to ensure bad breath stays away. Your tongue can carry just as\nmuch bacteria, so make sure to use a toothbrush or tongue scraper to clean it. <\/li><li><strong>Mind your\ndiet.<\/strong> Oftentimes, the food you eat can cause bad breath. Yes, we know\ngarlic and onions will keep everyone away, but eating foods that are high in\nprotein and low in carbs can actually create a bad odor in your mouth. A lack\nof carbs can cause your body to burn fat instead of sugar and lead to bad\nbreath. So, while you don\u2019t want to eat too many carbohydrates because of your\noverall health, it\u2019s good to incorporate some into your diet.<\/li><li><strong>Attend\nregularly scheduled dental appointments.<\/strong> Visiting your dentist office every\nsix months is a great way to make sure your oral health is in good shape. If\nany problems or issues arise, you and your dentist can take the appropriate\nsteps to address it in its early stages. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop hiding behind your hands or constantly popping breath\nmints. Take back your oral health by committing to these useful tips for\neliminating bad breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Eric Buck earned a Bachelor of Arts in zoology from Miami University before going on to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Offering the best dentistry, Dr. Buck and his team of professionals have the knowledge and expertise to give you the smile you want. To learn more, contact us via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling <strong>(614) 792-1800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing more embarrassing than someone handing you a stick of gum or a breath mint and saying, \u201cHere, you need this!\u201d While some people may not be so blatant when addressing your bad breath, the last thing you want is for someone to avoid you because of the smell coming from your mouth when [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Eliminating Bad Breath | Distinctive Smiles of Dublin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your breath smell bad, but you don\u2019t know what to do about it? 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