When you go through the details and you’re sure you’ve brushed your teeth every day for as long as you can remember … and you’ve stopped eating super-seasoned meals … you find yourself at a loss for answers. You have bad breath but you cannot seem to put your finger on even one possible reason for it. No matter what you do, the breath just keeps raging on with extraordinarily unpleasantness and it’s becoming upsetting. Of course, we understand and our Springfield, OH team is here for you to explain what’s up and to offer solutions.

You’re Not Brushing And Flossing Well Enough

Your bad breath might be stemming directly from your dental hygiene. Of course, this might not be what you expected us to say if you are already brushing and flossing every day. We remind you, preventive care requires you to be thorough or you may suffer some consequences. So, just check in with your habits to be sure they’re on point:

• Your brushing is thorough and takes two minutes morning and evening
• You brush all available surfaces of each tooth
• You brush your tongue
• You floss (thoroughly) once daily

Your Mouth Is At A Serious Loss For Moisture

Believe it or not, a very dry mouth is going to become a smelly mouth (but it’s not going to smell like a rose garden!). Combat bad breath by increasing moisture to determine whether you’re just dehydrated. Translation: Drink more water! Otherwise, you may need to come in to see us to find out if your lack of saliva is due to medication, an oral health concern, or otherwise. As moisture improves, so will that bad breath.

You Have An Undiagnosed Problem

Of course, when bad breath persists, it can cause you to feel anxious! However, we remind you that no matter what, there’s an answer. It’s just a matter of finding the underlying cause, treating that problem, and then this symptom (the yucky breath) will clear up. Remember that in some cases, the odor is your sign that something is wrong in your mouth. Problems that include infected tissue, decaying tissue, and more smell bad. As a result, when you open your mouth, the breath that comes out smells bad, too. See our team as soon as you can, so we may examine your teeth and gums and determine whether perhaps you need something like a filling, a root canal, etc.

Target Bad Breath Culprits

Rather than just trying to cover up bad breath, we remind you that when unpleasant odors emanate from your mouth in a persistent manner, you need to treat the cause. Come in to learn more and to restore your breath! Ready for your checkup in Springfield, OH? Schedule your appointment with North Spring Dental today by calling 937.399.3800.