Can gum disease cause bad breath?
In some people, bad breath is associated with gum disease, especially if rubbing the areas between the teeth and gums yields a foul odor. Your dentist can help prevent and treat gum diseases in various ways, depending on the type and extent of the problem, but your own daily home care makes all the difference in the world in maintaining gum health between appointments. Cleaning of the spaces between the teeth is of great importance. One home tip to healthy gums (and less bad breath) is to smell the odor coming from the dental floss, and to work to clean those areas more carefully. People with gum disease often have higher levels of odor coming from their tongue, as well. How do I find a dentist who treats bad breath? Dentists are taught in dental school about the oral causes of bad breath (halitosis). If you have bad breath, you may want to start by talking to your general dentist about treatment options. What type of treatment is there? Your dentist may recommend dental treatment, if
