Gum health often takes a backseat in our oral care routines, but it plays a vital role in maintaining your overall well-being. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is often dubbed the “silent enemy” due to its subtle symptoms—many individuals don’t even realize they have it until it has progressed significantly. At Advanced Dentistry…
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Does My Dentist Treat Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental Health

When my Myers Park area family dentistry patients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor dental hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The…