{"id":506,"date":"2018-12-19T22:14:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T22:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=506"},"modified":"2019-01-11T22:14:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T22:14:54","slug":"bad-breath-how-to-fix-it-with-your-family-dentist-in-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/bad-breath-how-to-fix-it-with-your-family-dentist-in-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Breath? How to Fix It with Your Family Dentist in Virginia Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_177436213__1547244488_86173-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_177436213__1547244488_86173-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_177436213__1547244488_86173-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_177436213__1547244488_86173.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re meeting with someone important, someone like\nyour intimidating boss or a blind date. You want to impress them, but then you\nrealize that you have bad breath! In fact, maybe you have bad breath more often\nthan you should. If you do, now is the time to do something about it, so you\u2019re\nready for those important moments in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes bad breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all occasionally eat garlic or onion with lunch. Bad\nbreath from food every once in a while is normal, but experiencing this\ncondition on a consistent basis could indicate more serious conditions and\nshould not be ignored. Here are some of the more common causes of bad breath:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bacteria in plaque and tartar on your teeth<\/li><li>Smoking or chewing tobacco<\/li><li>Excessively dry mouth<\/li><li>Cavities<\/li><li>Poor cleaning of dentures or dental appliances<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to remember that bad breath can also\nindicate a more serious condition, such as gum disease, diabetes, chronic acid\nreflux, liver or kidney problems, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you fix bad breath?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that bad breath can be addressed. Besides using\nmints or gum, which will only temporarily mask the smell, these suggestions may\nbe helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First and foremost, maintain proper oral\nhygiene. Brushing and flossing every day keeps odor-causing bacteria from ruining\nyour breath. Also, use an antibacterial mouthwash to help reduce the bacteria\nin your mouth. If you wear dentures, make sure they are cleaned properly before\nreinserting them.<\/li><li>Every six months, see your family dentist in\nVirginia Beach for a checkup. Not only will you get the benefit of a cleaning,\nbut you\u2019ll also have the opportunity to discuss your concerns with the dentist\nand have an oral exam. If you do this, together you should be able to detect\nand address your bad breath and oral health concerns before they evolve into a\nserious problem.<\/li><li>If you smoke or chew tobacco, quit. You can ask\nyour dentist or medical provider for top tips on breaking this bad habit.<\/li><li>Make sure you drink lots of water, which helps\nflush out some of the food particles and bacteria. Sugar-free chewing gum also\nhelps you produce saliva to wash them away. <\/li><li>Keep track of the food you eat and the medicines\nyou take and discuss them with your dentist. Some medicines can cause dry mouth\nand lead to bad breath and other dental problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As embarrassing as it may be to admit that you have bad\nbreath, it\u2019s better to talk about it with your dentist and address the problem\nthan to suffer silently and perhaps experience worse problems later. Meet with\nyour dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smile by Design has two talented, compassionate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a>\u2014Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck. Dr. Santos has owned and operated Smile by Design for more than 13 years, and Dr. Folck has over 14 years of dental experience. Both strive to make dental appointments as pleasant and stress-free as possible for their patients, and you are welcome to call and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. You can contact them by calling (757) 499-9639 or clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you\u2019re meeting with someone important, someone like your intimidating boss or a blind date. You want to impress them, but then you realize that you have bad breath! In fact, maybe you have bad breath more often than you should. 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