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Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result frompoor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Badbreath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthylifestyle habits. Bad breath can be reduced or prevented if you: Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoridetoothpasteto remove food debris and plaque. Brush your teeth after you eat (keep a toothbrush at work or school to brush after lunch). Dont forget to brushyour tongue, too. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. Use floss or aninterdental cleaner to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth oncea day. Dentures should be removed at night and cleaned thoroughly before beingplaced in your mouth the next morning. See your dentist regularly - at least twice a year. He or she will conductan oral examination and professional teeth cleaning and will be able detect andtreat periodontal disease, dry mouth, or other problems that may be the causeof bad mouth odor. Stop smoking/chewing tobacco-based products. Ask your dentist for tips onkicking the habit. Drink lots of water. This will keep your mouth moist. Chewing gum(preferably sugarless) or sucking on candy (preferably sugarless) alsostimulates the production of saliva, which helps wash away food particles andbacteria.Keep a log of the foods you eat. If you think the foods that you eat may becausing your bad breath, record what you eat. Bring the log to your dentist toreview. Similarly, make a list of the medications you take. Some medicationsmay play a role in creating mouth odors.

Bone grafting procedures are much more straightforward than most patients think. When a patient consults with a implant dentist about teeth implant treatment, he or she will first assess the density of bone in the patients jaw. If it is found that there is not enough bone to continue with dental implant treatment, the implant dentist may advise a bone graft procedure. Next, the implant dentist will discuss different types of bone grafts with the patient, before deciding on the most suitable one. Once this has been decided upon, the bone graft procedure will be performed. Below is a brief outline of the treatment: First, the gum at the site of the bone graft is cut, to create a flap of skin.After exposing the jawbone, the bone graft material is placed onto the site.This bone graft material is covered with a protective membrane to protect the bone from germs, and ensure that the bone heals properly. Finally, the gum flap is replaced and carefully sutured. After it is determined that the site of the bone graft has fully healed, the implant dentist may begin placing dental implants. Also known as teeth implants, these dental implants usually require an additional healing period of around 3-6 months.