Your quality of life can be fine even if you have problems with your physical appearance. All you need to do is except yourself and not worry about what others think. Okay, perhaps that’s easier said than done, which is why there are doctors and dentists out there that you can turn to for cosmetic assistance.
Sometimes the thing that is making you feel bad about yourself isn’t visual or auditory, but rather has to do with the way you smell. Unpleasant odors emanating from someone’s person will be sure to set up the wrong impression to people you come in contact with. Halitosis is a good example of how offensive smells can lower your quality of life because of embarrassing interactions with others who cannot hide the fact that they don’t want to stand too close to you. Your Libertyville cosmetic dentist, Dr. Engelberg, will talk about uncovering underlying dental issues to halt chronic bad breath.
Why Halitosis?
Bad breath can result from a number of causes. Certain pungent foods (onions and garlic, for example) can give you grimace-worthy breath for as long as they remain in your digestive system. Usually, though, bad breath is the result of bacteria and residual food particles in your mouth. Plaque is a sticky bio-film that starts with bacteria. Halitosis, therefore, can be viewed as a warning sign that you need to tend to your dental health. Once bacteria are left to do what they do, you could end up with gum disease and tooth decay that leave you in need of cosmetic dental procedures to restore a nice looking smile.
Giving Bad Breath the Boot
Keeping your mouth healthy and low on bacterial counts can be achieved by brushing thoroughly in the morning, at night, and ideally after any other time that you eat. The back of your tongue can be a particularly popular hangout for bad breath germs, so brush your tongue daily. Flossing is also important, as germs and odiferous food debris can end up stuck between your teeth. If your breath continues to be bad for weeks on end, in spite of good oral hygiene practices, visit your Libertyville cosmetic dentist for a consultation.
Bad Breath Help from Libertyville Cosmetic Dentist
If bad breath is an issue, or poor oral hygiene has led you down a path to having cosmetic dental issues, your Libertyville cosmetic dentist, Dr. Engelberg, can help. You can reach our 60048 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
