Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Dragon Breath?

Categories: Dental Health

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Many residents in the Staten Island area mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your Staten Island dentist can help you identify the cause of your problem and discuss how to cure bad breath.

What you eat may have a lot more to do with it than you think. Because foods begin to be digested the second they enter your mouth, and because they are absorbed and distributed throughout the body, you probably will be able to smell strong foods like onions and garlic long after you’ve eaten them. So, purchasing a mouthwash at your local Staten Island drugstore will only mask the smell. Constantly sucking on breath mints is also not a good idea. This may bring additional oral problems – especially if the mints have sugar. If you want real relief, you may need to avoid the strong foods altogether.

Also, many dieters in and around  Staten Island find that their diet regimen is making it harder to keep their mouth fresh and clean. Low-carb and no-carb diets promote fat burning, but the side effect of bad breath can be caused by the chemicals released during this process. Increasing water intake can help alleviate this.

Lastly, flossing regularly is often the key to truly fresh breath. Many Staten Island folks don’t realize how much food can be stuck between their teeth, and this food can cause halitosis if it isn’t removed. More importantly, the food particles turn into plaque which causes cavities and gum disease.

I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island
. My practice provides general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to residents in the  Staten Island area. I want my patients to have the best oral health possible, and that includes fresh breath. I also want them to love their smile, so if you have any questions about a smile makeover or other cosmetic dentistry procedures, give us a call at 718-761-5757.

Staten Island Dental Care specializes in:

porcelain veneers
cosmetic dentistry
porcelain crowns
root canals

Call today for your appointment!

Dr. Frederick Hecht
Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
718-761-5757
https://www.afraidofthedentist.com/about-us/


The following website was used as source material for this blog:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/low-carb-diets-can-cause-bad-breath, accessed on August 12, 2013