Patients are often concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. Most often, the patients themselves are unaware of a problem, but they have been told by someone who cares about them that their breathe "can peel paint off the walls." The good news is that "morning breathe" is normal and is usually cleared up by brushing soon after waking in the…
Germs that cause gum disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay live in groups. These bacteria are much less destructive when their groups, called colonies, are mechanically broken up with a toothbrush. Another problem caused by bacterial colonization is the production of foul odors. This is why proper oral hygiene is important. The surface of the tongue is covered with many little…
Patients at our office in Dover frequently ask us about halitosis (bad breath). Typically, they want to know what is causing their bad breath and how they can eliminate it. If you suffer from halitosis, you are not alone, reportedly 35 to 45 percent of people suffer from it. For the above reason, Dr. Huff wanted to provide some valuable…
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