Poor Bridgework Cleaning & Care

Dental Bridges are one of the many methods used to replace missing tooth/teeth. Although a bridge looks like a real tooth, it is very different. It requires special cleaning and care. There are special cleaning products that are produced only for bridge care. Leftover food might get stuck under the false tooth and that can cause bad smell and it can be very challenging and uncomfortable. By using the right material in the correct way, you can avoid the bad smell problem under the bridge.

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Poor dental hygiene

Bacteria breaks down food particles trapped in the teeth or mouth. The combination of the bacteria and decaying food in your mouth produces an unpleasant odor. Brushing and flossing regularly removes trapped food before it decays.

Bad breath also can be a problem if you wear dentures and don’t clean them regularly every night.

Strong foods and beverages

When you eat onions, garlic, or other foods with strong odors, your stomach absorbs oils from the foods during digestion. These oils pass into your bloodstream and travel to your lungs.

This produces an odor that others can notice in your breath up to 72 hours. Drinking beverages with strong odors, such as coffee, can also contribute to bad breath.

Smoking

Smoking cigarettes or cigars causes a bad odor and dries out your mouth, which can also make your breath odor even worse.

Dry mouth

Dry mouth can also occur if you don’t create enough saliva. Saliva helps keep your mouth clean and reduces odor.

Dry mouth can be a problem if you have a salivary gland condition, sleep with your mouth open, or take certain medications, including those that treat high blood pressure and urinary conditions.

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, happens when you don’t remove plaque promptly from teeth. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar.

Tartar may cause pockets, or small openings, to form in the area between the teeth and gums. Food, bacteria, and dental plaque can collect in the pockets, causing a strong odor.

Sinus, mouth, or throat conditions

Bad breath odor may develop if you have:

• a sinus infection
• postnasal drainage
• chronic bronchitis
• an infection in your upper or lower respiratory system

Tonsil stones, which tend to collect bacteria, can also be a source of bad breath.

Diseases

Unusual breath odor can be a symptom of some diseases. This includes:

• kidney disease or failure
• liver disease or failure
• diabetes
• sleep apnea
• gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), which is a relatively common cause of halitosis

Hope the above article helps. After using the right cleaning products and improve your oral hygiene if the odor still remains, please Submit a Request and our Support Team will get back to you for further guidance.