Do You Want Fresher Breath?

Greetings!

Love waking up to the smell of coffee? Think twice before you reach for a cup! Your daily dose of Joe — and other habits that can easily escape your notice — could be giving you a bad case of morning breath. But fear not! Bad breath, or "halitosis", doesn't have to ruin your day.

Pass on the coffee and cigarettes, but eat breakfast — and a nutritious one at that! After a long night's sleep, your mouth could benefit from a boost in saliva production, and a good meal is the perfect way to do it. Grab an apple for its high water content and crunchiness, both of which can help cut down on odor-causing bacteria. Yogurt and eggs can also promote saliva production while giving you a healthy serving of calcium and vitamin D. Get creative, but be selective, as some of your favorite breakfast foods may include not-so-breath-friendly ingredients such as garlic or onions.

Or maybe you need to change your sleeping habits?!

More often than not, bad breath is noticeable the moment you wake up. The problem may not be what you eat or drink, or even how your brush and floss. Instead, it could be how you breathe during your sleep. Breathing orally throughout the night can quickly turn your mouth into a haven for oral bacteria, resulting in a parched sensation and an unpleasant odor. Depending on the severity of the situation, something as simple as having a glass of water, sugar-free lozenge, or a humidifier on hand at night can help keep your mouth moist. Why not give it a try?

With Fresher Breath and Yours,



Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center Team
 
References: http://newsletter.lh360.com/article-content/5be94cee-38ad-4bad-83ec-ffe5dacc65bb.html

Are You Neglecting Your Dentures?

Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song!

Old, uncared-for dentures are bad for your dental health and overall — and they also often contribute to bad breath.  We recommend that you have your dentures cleaned by a professional technician in our office at least once a year.

Although many of our patients hope that one denture will serve them a lifetime, dentures are not a lifetime investment.  ADA  recommends that dentures be replaced every 4-6 years.  If they are neglected or never replaced, they eventually develop a fungal smell and can be a home for plaque and bacteria, which contributes to developing halitosis (bad breath) and intricate a number of other health threats.  Make sure you clean your dentures at home every day and request a  professional denture cleaning in our office at your next check up visit.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 212-689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com.


Regards,

Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center

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References: www.ada.org,  http://www.everydayhealth.com

Bad breath?

Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia, Dr. Song!


Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.

While bad breath might be a symptom of some other disorder, it most likely stems from dental decay and periodontitis. It's more than just socially awkward - it's a serious threat to your oral health.

Periodontitis is a disease affecting gums and bone that support the teeth, and it is caused by inadequate brushing and flossing. In this disease, the irritated gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets between the teeth and the gums. These pockets fill with bacteria and pus which give off a foul odor.

Patients with bad breath should be referred for a complete dental evaluation. If gum disease and/or dental decay is diagnosed, it can be treated readily. The patient will no longer have an infection in his or her mouth, and will no longer have the embarrassment of bad breath.

If you don't brush and floss teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath.  Antibacterial mouth rinses can also help reduce bacteria. In addition, odor-causing bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath if dentures are not properly cleaned.

There's no need to live with bad breath, and no reason to neglect your dental health. If you have questions regarding halitosis, please call our office at 212-689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com today.
 
Best Regards,


Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia, Dr. Song

P.S. If you have any friends or family members who you feel could use our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us. We'll be sure to take good care of them.
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References: http://www.webmd.com