Breath
Freshening
It’s embarrassing, awkward, even alienating! And for 40
million Americans, it’s an unnecessary way of life. But
these can be the least negative byproducts of harboring bad breath.
There
are two types of halitosis, known as transitory bad breath
and chronic bad breath. |
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Foods, such
as onions and garlic, lend themselves to the first type of bad breath,
which usually lasts for a 24 to 48-hour period.
More
serious, however, is chronic bad breath, which does not improve
over time, and results in a constant odor caused by bacterial
build-up in the mouth and on the tongue. In turn, this bacteria
forms volatile sulfur compounds (VSC’s), which may be
an ongoing problem that must be treated professionally. Chronic
halitosis may also manifest due to underlying conditions
such as diabetes, sinusitis, and emphysema.
Fortunately,
at Tribeca Smiles, we can diagnose the cause of your bad breath
in addition to which type you suffer from, helping to eliminate
the problem from your mouth and your life.
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