How a Dental Cleaning Procedure Can Help With Bad Breath

How a Dental Cleaning Procedure Can Help With Bad Breath from Total Care Dentistry & Implants in Palm Desert, CABad breath is a far more common issue than many people realize. Simply because someone does not notice their own bad breath does not mean it is not an issue. The good news is that bad breath is relatively easy to treat and prevent long-term in many cases. One of the best ways to treat and prevent bad breath is with regular dental cleaning procedures.

Treating bad breath with a dental cleaning procedure

You may have heard about the importance of a dental cleaning visit and how it can help with bad breath, but have you ever wondered exactly why dentists say this? The following is a review of how exactly bad breath can be treated and prevented with regular dental cleaning procedures.

The importance of removing plaque and tartar

Plaque and tartar build-up is one of the main causes of bad breath, which makes sense considering plaque is essentially a film of bacteria. By removing the plaque and tartar during a dental cleaning procedure, the dentist or hygienist is often able to improve the patient’s breath as well.

Treating the early signs of gum disease

Gum disease can also increase the chances of bad breath in patients. The dentist can examine the mouth for any signs of gum disease during a visit for a dental cleaning. If any issues are detected, then the dentist can treat them promptly. Many of the symptoms of gum disease can be treated with a dental cleaning, which aims to remove plaque and tartar build-up along the gum line and in the mouth in general.

Removing plaque and tartar in hard to reach areas

Patients generally understand the importance of removing plaque and tartar, and many patients do a good job of keeping teeth clean through brushing and flossing. However, dental professionals understand how to also remove plaque and tartar build-up in hard-to-reach areas of teeth, and they often provide professional flossing and other services to remove plaque and tartar in the hard-to-reach areas, which can subsequently improve the patient's breath. The dental professional performing the cleaning can also polish teeth to help prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar in the future.

Educate the patient on how to prevent bad breath

There are many causes of bad breath, from gum disease to something as simple as dry mouth. Dental professionals can determine the most likely cause of bad breath for each patient and help them prevent bad breath by educating them. For example, a patient who may struggle with dry mouth may be encouraged to sip on water throughout the day to keep bacteria washed away.

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Are you ready to schedule your next dental cleaning?

Here at our dental practice, we do all we can to help our patients maintain fresh breath and a healthy mouth overall. One way we help patients accomplish this is through regular dental cleaning procedures, which we recommend once every four to six months. To schedule your next cleaning, call our friendly dental team today.

Request an appointment or call Total Care Dentistry & Implants at 760-394-3088 for an appointment in our Palm Desert office.

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