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Q: My wife says I have bad breath, but wouldn’t I be aware of it? A: Many people are unable to detect their own bad breath, a phenomenon known as halitosis, because they become accustomed to their own oral odors over time. This makes it difficult to notice persistent bad . . . Read more
Q: Where does bad breath come from? A: Bad breath, or halitosis, can originate from various sources along the respiratory and digestive pathways, but the mouth is the most common culprit. Oral causes include bacteria on the tongue, gum disease, tooth decay, or food debris trapped in the teeth. Other . . . Read more
Q: What should I do for bad breath? A: If bad breath, or halitosis, originates from the mouth, improving your oral hygiene is key. Brush your teeth thoroughly twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily to remove food particles and plaque between teeth, and gently brush or scrape your tongue . . . Read more
Q: I take good care of my teeth, but I still have bad breath. Is this serious? Do I need to see a dentist? A: Persistent bad breath, or halitosis, despite good oral hygiene, warrants a visit to a dentist to identify the underlying cause. Chronic bad breath can sometimes . . . Read more
Q:What causes bad breath? A:Bad breath can come from the bacteria on the tongue, throat, or gums. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com [print_link] View Larger Map
Q:How can I treat bad breath? A:Persistent bad breath typically comes from gum disease. Therefore you need to see a dentist who treats gum disease to get rid of the bad breath. Home remedies usually have little effect. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area . . . Read more
Q: Are there any effective over the counter mouth rinses? A: My patients have great results when they use Listerine. But they only showed significant improvement when they BRUSHED the Listerine around the gum line. Rinsing alone does not work nearly as well. Make it simple. Soak your toothbrush with Listerine then . . . Read more
Q: Do mouthwashes help fight bad breath? A: Most mouthwashes only help mask mouth odors for about 10 minutes. To fight bad breath you need a mouthwash that kills bacteria. The best mouthwashes for fighting odors and gum disease contain Chlorhexidine and are only available with a dentist’s prescription. . . . Read more