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Beating Bad Breath

BEATING& BAD BREATH BAD BREATH STATISTICS IIII More than 90 14-25% of the U.S. population suffers from chronic bad 57% of people with bad breath 85% of bad breath cases are linked to million people in the U.S. have bad experience depression oral hygiene breath breath as a result issues CAUSES FOR BAD BREATH Oral Health - Poor hygiene - Food particles get trapped between teeth and gums and then decay - Odors form without proper brushing and flossing . Gum Disease Bacteria that lead to infection also create bad breath - People with sensitive gums may be less likely to brush and floss because of pain . Tonsil issues • Peri-implantitis · Cavities FLOSS Diet · Food Pungent foods like garlic and onions can lead to bad breath for days Dairy products with added sugar, like flavored yogurt, encourage bacterial growth in the mouth · Beverages Coffee creates a strong odor and can stain your teeth - Alcohol dries out the mouth, which in turn worsens bad breath 3 Lifestyle • Smoking - Tobacco is a leading cause of chronic bad breath - Chemicals linger in the mouth and irritate tissues, leading to bacterial growth 4 Other • Systemic - Liver or sinus infection - Diabetes - Acid reflux - Medications TREATMENT FOR BAD BREATH Visit your dentist - Address underlying dental issues that lead to bad breath - Treat the cause of bad breath, not the symptom - All cases are patient specific – not "one size fits all" Practice good oral hygiene - Brush and floss your teeth twice per day - Quit smoking to improve your breath and overall health Eat a healthy diet -Cut back on sugars and processed foods - Incorporate more leafy green vegetables into your meals Infographic provided by Stuart J. Froum, DDS Stuart J. Froum, DDS Diplomate American Board of Periodontology www.stuartjfroumdds.com Sources: http://www.breathremedies.org/hello-world http://www.drstuartfroum.com/procedures/bad-breath-treatments http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/bad-breath http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2008/12/02/8-surprising-causes-of-bad-breath http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular- Topics/Bad-Breath/article/What-Causes-My-Bad-Breath.cvsp http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/bad-breath-good-and-bad-foods http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15543/1/List-of-Foods-That-Cause-Bad-Breath.html Dr. Stuert J. Proum: 17 West 5th setBute1 co Ne York, NY 10018 I Tet 212.586.4zo BEATING& BAD BREATH BAD BREATH STATISTICS IIII More than 90 14-25% of the U.S. population suffers from chronic bad 57% of people with bad breath 85% of bad breath cases are linked to million people in the U.S. have bad experience depression oral hygiene breath breath as a result issues CAUSES FOR BAD BREATH Oral Health - Poor hygiene - Food particles get trapped between teeth and gums and then decay - Odors form without proper brushing and flossing . Gum Disease Bacteria that lead to infection also create bad breath - People with sensitive gums may be less likely to brush and floss because of pain . Tonsil issues • Peri-implantitis · Cavities FLOSS Diet · Food Pungent foods like garlic and onions can lead to bad breath for days Dairy products with added sugar, like flavored yogurt, encourage bacterial growth in the mouth · Beverages Coffee creates a strong odor and can stain your teeth - Alcohol dries out the mouth, which in turn worsens bad breath 3 Lifestyle • Smoking - Tobacco is a leading cause of chronic bad breath - Chemicals linger in the mouth and irritate tissues, leading to bacterial growth 4 Other • Systemic - Liver or sinus infection - Diabetes - Acid reflux - Medications TREATMENT FOR BAD BREATH Visit your dentist - Address underlying dental issues that lead to bad breath - Treat the cause of bad breath, not the symptom - All cases are patient specific – not "one size fits all" Practice good oral hygiene - Brush and floss your teeth twice per day - Quit smoking to improve your breath and overall health Eat a healthy diet -Cut back on sugars and processed foods - Incorporate more leafy green vegetables into your meals Infographic provided by Stuart J. Froum, DDS Stuart J. Froum, DDS Diplomate American Board of Periodontology www.stuartjfroumdds.com Sources: http://www.breathremedies.org/hello-world http://www.drstuartfroum.com/procedures/bad-breath-treatments http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/bad-breath http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2008/12/02/8-surprising-causes-of-bad-breath http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Popular- Topics/Bad-Breath/article/What-Causes-My-Bad-Breath.cvsp http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/bad-breath-good-and-bad-foods http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/15543/1/List-of-Foods-That-Cause-Bad-Breath.html Dr. Stuert J. Proum: 17 West 5th setBute1 co Ne York, NY 10018 I Tet 212.586.4zo

Beating Bad Breath

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Understanding the most common causes of bad breath can help you treat or prevent it! For example, eating foods like garlic and onions can lead to bad breath, so limiting these foods in your diet can h...

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