Thursday, February 16, 2012


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Did You Know That Plaque Bacteria Is A Common Cause Of Bad Breath?

By Richard Smithe


Bacteria is usually the thing that causes bad breath, and bacteria also brings with it infection. In order to eliminate both of these problems, you need to make sure to brush your teeth and your tongue at least twice a day (preferably after every meal too). If you fail to observe this best practice, weak points in the protective enamel that surrounds your teeth will begin to form, and the bacteria will begin to erode through the tooth. Eventually, you'll have cavities. Using the best electric toothbrush that you can possibly find is the most vital step to take in the fight against plaque bacteria.

Serious oral health difficulties can arise from these cavities, including halitosis (otherwise known as bad breath). If you allow your teeth's enamel to be eaten away and the bacteria to get inside your teeth, it's not possible to get rid of it easily, and bad breath can't be stopped

An important weapon in the fight against bacteria is fluoride. You need to purchase a toothpaste and mouthwash that includes this crucial ingredient. Drinking water that includes a fluoride additive is also a great thing to do. Your dentist can also provide special fluoride products such as drops and tablets which can help to stop the spread of bacteria in severe cases.

Every one of these products can be a valuable asset in the fight against cavities, however if cavities have already begun to appear they won't be able to help. If this has happened you have no choice but to seek dental treatment at your earliest opportunity. Even if the cavity is small it will eventually get bigger, and if you don't get it treated the bacteria will eventually make its way to the root and infect the pulp underneath. Once this has happened, aa dental abscess is likely to appear and along with it harsh pain. What this means in practice is that you won't be able to avoid bad breath as the bad smell from the infected pus will be impossible to get rid of.

If you visit a dentist in time, a simple drilling an amalgam is all your will need to fix the cavitiy and stop the bad breath.




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