And the answers are....

Here are the answers to the pop quiz from last week.

1) Halitosis is the medical term for "bad breath".
2) E. All of the above could be causes, and there are others.  If you suffer from bad breath that does not go away, talk with your dentist to find out about treatments that may be able to help you.
3) Well, this could be both true and false.  Using a mouth rinse daily may help combat halitosis, but to actually treat the condition, you have to find out what is causing the bad breath.  Treatments will vary depending on the cause. 

Did you know...some people that suffer from bad breath actually can't smell their own halitosis?  This happens because the odor detecting cells get "used" to the smell and therefore the person has no clue that their breath may be offending others.  If you notice someone backing up from you when you speak, it might be time to see your dentist to discuss the possible causes and treatments! 

Hope you all have a great halitosis-free weekend! :-)

Trisha

Always remember;  Keep your teeth clean, and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)

Pop quiz, Bad breath style!

Bad breath is not a topic that many of us want to think about, but it is something that over 90 million Americans suffer from.  With that in mind, I present you with your pop quiz.

1) What is the medical term for "bad breath"?

2) All of the following can be causes for bad breath except,
           a) food odors
           b) sinus problems
           c) stomach or "gerd" issues
           d) gum disease
           e) all of the above could be causes

3) True or False...the best cure for "bad breath" is using a mouthwash daily.

I'll give you all a few days to think on this and so be sure to check back in a few days for the answers to this weeks... POP QUIZ!!!

-Trisha

Always remember, keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)

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Happy Friday to all! I thought that for the first post of the new year, I would give everyone a chance to learn something new. Many of us deal with dry mouth but may not know causes or the affects it can have on other health factors. I found this article about xerostomia (dry mouth) and I thought it was interesting so I am sharing it with you! I hope you can learn something and possibly benefit from your new found knowledge. Happy reading!


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-Trisha

Always remember: Keep your teeth healthy and don't let them take a bite out of your life! ;)