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Q:My wife says I have bad breath, but wouldn’t I be aware of it? A:I have found that people are unable to detect their own bad breath. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q:Where does bad breath come from? A:Bad breath can come from anywhere in the path of the airway. However the mouth is often the culprit. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q: What should I do for bad breath? A: Assuming the bad breath is coming from the mouth, improving your oral hygiene is the answer. Floss daily, brush twice a day, brush your tongue, use a Waterpik, and see a hygienist at least twice a year. Dr. Maksim has been . . . Read more
Q:I take good care of my teeth but I still have bad breath. Is this serous? Do I need to see a dentist? A:It is always wise to see a dentist if you have chronic bad breath. You may have periodontal disease which can lead to tooth loss and health . . . 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 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