How To Cure Bad Breath ?

In 80 to 90 % of cases, it's due to something in the mouth. Most often, it's nothing more serious than a dirty mouth.

Plaque, the nearly invisible film of bacteria that's constantly forming in your mouth, is often responsible for bad breath. Other dental culprits include cavities and gum disease.

Occasionally, bad breath is due to something in the lungs or gastrointestinal tract or to a systemic (bodywide) infection.

However, eating a garlicky meal is one of the most common causes.

The strong odors of foods such as garlic, onions and alcohol are carried through the bloodstream and exhaled by the lungs. Another big loser when it comes to bad breath is tobacco.

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The Center for Dental Health in DC announces the arrival of the Iluma, a state-of-the-art CT scan that produces the most advanced 3-D X-ray images yet that allow instant diagnosis and treatment planning, right in the office.

How to get whiter teeth...

There are a number of things you can do to make your teeth whiter.

To begin with, you should do the regular brushing and flossing procedure.

Get rid of tobacco chewing habit. It can lead to oral cancer as well.

Control the amount of coffee or tea you drink.

Try to use porcelain crowns to hide discolored teeth.

Increase the frequency of visiting the dentist for regular cleanup. Visit every three months instead of six.

Bleaching your teeth is a another good option to consider.

How to Get Rid of Plaque

Plaque is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth.

• Some types of plaque cause tooth decay
• Other types of plaque cause gum disease

bleeding gums can be the first signs of gum disease.

If gum disease is not treated, the tissues holding the teeth in place are destroyed and the teeth are eventually lost.

Dental plaque is difficult to see unless it’s stained.

You can stain plaque by chewing red “disclosing tablets,” found at grocery stores and drug stores, or by using a cotton swab to smear green food coloring on your teeth.

The red or green color left on the teeth will show you where there is still plaque—and where you have to brush again to remove it.