Low Carb Diet Causes Bad Breath

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene
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Battling Bad Breath with Low Carb Diet There are many diets that people try when wanting to shed those extra pounds fast. One of those diets is the low-carb or ‘no carb’ diet. However, many people are finding that eliminating carbohydrates is increasing the occurrence of bad breath. Here’s How low Carb Diets contribute to…

The Dangers of Consistent Dry Mouth

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Do You Suffer from Dry Mouth? Some people can experience dry mouth periodically as a result of nervousness, upset or stress and even aging. But if you have dry mouth consistently, this could lead to tooth decay and infections of the mouth. The Symptoms of Dry Mouth sticky or pasty feeling in the mouth trouble…

What are the Signs of Gum Disease?

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The Appearance of Healthy Gums vs. Gum Disease Healthy gums will appear pink in color, tight and firm and without plaque buildup. Unhealthy gums will appear red in color, swollen or inflamed and with buildup of plaque or tartar at the base of the gums. A secondary symptom is bleeding of the gum tissue when…

The Emotional Effect of Tooth Loss

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Tooth Loss and the Emotional Effects Aside from the structural and cosmetic differences in the face, tooth loss has devastating effects on a person’s emotions. Tooth loss can cause a person to become withdrawn and, in some ways, cause a person to form their own disability. How People React to Tooth Loss Tooth loss completely…

Good Oral Health is a Crucial Disease Prevention Strategy

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Our Gums are Incubators for Disease Recently, scientists have noted that incidents of gum disease, known as periodontal disease, are a direct link to systemic diseases and the problem is growing rapidly. Many physicians don’t relate to the physical illnesses that result from gum disease but science has proven otherwise. Poor oral health is proven to…

Five Habits that can Ruin a Beautiful Smile

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Knowing How to Keep a Beautiful Smile Getting a beautiful smile is not complicated. Here, we’ll talk about some bad habits that can ruin a beautiful smile. Five Bad Habits That Can Ruin a Beautiful Smile Forgetting to Floss:  Brushing teeth at least twice daily is required to keep your teeth clean but flossing is necessary…

Controlling the Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health

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The Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health Studies show that people with diabetes are more prone to gum disease than the average person. Diabetes causes dry mouth, which in turn, can create a breeding ground for bacteria in the mouth. Take Steps to Ward off Negative Effects of Diabetes on Oral Health To prevent the…

The Effects of High Blood Pressure on Your Teeth

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Blood Pressure Medication Affects Gums There are possible side effects on gums from prescribed blood pressure medications. If you suffer from high blood pressure, here is a condition you may want to know more about. Thickening of the Gums Antihypertensive medications, usually prescribed for treatment of high blood pressure, can cause the overgrowth of the…

Holiday Foods and Oral Health

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Maintain Good Oral Health during the Holidays It’s that time of year again. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts and December family gatherings, all filled with good cheer, party beverages and lots of foods that can wreak havoc on your oral health! Feasting Facts for Holiday Foods Foods high in sugar content can cause tooth decay, gingivitis…

The Benefits of using Mouthwash

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Mouthwash offers Certain Benefits Lots of folks use mouthwash just to make sure their breath is clean and fresh, but mouthwash may have other benefits as well. Which of the Claims are true? The label may say their product fights plaque, bad breath, gum disease and whitens teeth, all at the same time. Truth is…