After getting braces, new patients may develop bad breath
from not cleaning their teeth properly.
Simply doing a quick job brushing your
teeth is not enough to keep bad breath at bay, especially when you wear
braces. Bacteria feeds on food particles leftover after you eat, and this bacteria creates an unpleasant odor.
We understand that bad breath
can be an uncomfortable thing to talk about, but it happens to the best of us. The important
thing to do if you’re experiencing bad breath is to
determine the root of the problem. The most common factor for bad breath is almost always caused by poor oral hygiene.
It's important to brush immediately after
every meal or snack or at least rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash if you
aren’t able to brush. Bad breath-causing odors and bacteria can also cling to
removable appliances (like a retainer or clear aligners), so be sure to
remove them before eating, even if you're only having a snack.
If you need a
few pointers on how to keep your Spannhake Orthodontics smile looking it's very
best, ask us at your next appointment! We're here to help!
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