Is It the Kiss of Breath?
Are you getting
the kiss you think you should be getting?
If not, it might be your breath.
Bad breath, not your personality, could be one of the reasons that people
keep their distance. How do
others react to you? When you try to get
close, do others move away?
Dr. Ronen Rotem, a Toms River
dentist says, “If people don’t want to get close to you, you might want to think
about your breath, a reason more prevalent that people realize. As a matter of
fact, bad breath is among the top three areas people should consider, including
diabetes and digestive disorders. But
the first place you should look is between your teeth.”
Bacteria that hang around the mouth,
in your gums and between your teeth, can be a major culprit. Forgetting to floss leaves bacteria between
your teeth, creating unpleasant odors. Food
trapped in the mouth because it is lodged in small gum pockets can also generate
bacteria, which causes bad breath. A gum
infection cannot be overcome by simple brushing and using mouth wash.
If brushing and fastidious flossing
do not improve your breath, you may have an underlying gum infection that is producing
bad breath. Most people don’t realize
that bad breath can be also be caused by old dental work that is breaking down.
If you have bad taste in your mouth,
if food doesn’t taste the same, if people are moving away from you, if you’re
not getting that kiss you deserve, your dentist will be able to rule out any
underlying oral problems. In the
meantime, have a happy Valentine’s Day!
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