Gum Disease

Gum disease is the most common health problem that is associated with bad breath. The buildup of plaque on the teeth can lead to gum disease, in which case the gums may smell, build up bacteria, bleed, leak pus, and even rot away. Gum disease is very serious as it can lead to secondary illnesses. If you have bad breath even after brushing or rinsing, and it smells differently from what you have recently eaten or what it normally smells like, see your dentist to make sure you do not have gum disease. To help prevent gum disease, it is important to brush your teeth with a good quality toothpaste. There are also reminerlisation products to help reduce the risks.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that can be very serious if left untreated, especially in the very young and the elderly. If bacteria or viruses build up in your mouth (causing the bad breath) it can very easily spread to the lungs and form an infection in one or both of the lungs. This infection if left untreated and even sometimes if treated can cause death or other serious illnesses. Trouble breathing, a rattling cough, and bad breath are all signs of pneumonia and it should be taken quite seriously, especially in the very young and elderly age groups where infections can stay for much longer due to a low immune system.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce enough or any insulin, causing blood glucose to build up in the blood and reactions to occur to that. Reactions might include seizures, coma, and even death. With diabetes, early detection is important, so if you have chronic bad breath, a history of diabetes in your family, and bouts where you feel very ill for no apparent reason, it may be a good idea to see your doctor to be tested for diabetes. If diabetes goes untreated it can also lead to secondary illnesses.

Dry Mouth

With all of these serious illnesses, it may seem foolish to mention dry mouth as a health problem that is associated with bad breath. But the truth is, dry mouth can be caused by several different things, like as a side effect of certain illnesses or diseases. These illnesses may include rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, and Cystic Fibrosis. All of these illnesses are very serious and need treatment. The illness might cause dry mouth, which in turn because of a lack of saliva flow through the mouth may cause bad breath. If you feel you are having dry mouth problems, check with your doctor to make sure it is nothing more serious. There are also many products on the market which can help with dry mouth.

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There are a lot of people who have sensivities to hot and cold foods as well as cold air. This can be painful. If you use a professional grade whitener on sensitive teeth, it can cause even more damage by irritating the gum line around the teeth. There are a few whitening treatments that include a remineralizing product that actually fills in the tiny, microscopic crevasses and pits that occur from normal eating. This helps to desensitize the teeth making eating hot and cold foods easier.

Before beginning any whitening treatments it is recommended that you visit your dentist to make sure there is no gum disease present. Gum disease can sometime allow the teeth to loosen and become abscessed. Using whitening products with gum disease can cause serious problems. The gums can become irritated making the abscess worse and spreading the infection through your body. This would require medical attention in order to correct the problem.

One of the most important things you should discuss with your dentist is whether your teeth are healthy enough to begin whitening treatments. If there are any small decays that may be present between teeth it can cause excruciating pain and possible infection. There are a number of gum diseases that can go undetected by someone who is not familiar with dental diseases. If your dentist determines that your teeth are healthy enough to begin whitening treatments and that there is no gum disease you should determine which method of treatments you would like to try.

Whitening treatments come in a number of different types such as all tray whiteners, plasma lights, strips and pens as well as toothpastes and mouth rinses. The type you choose will determine the cost of your treatments and possible even the effects of the whiteners on your teeth. Some of these whiteners takes longer before you actually see their effects while others are more visible in a short period of time. The ones that take a short period of time have a higher percentage of peroxide in them; this can range between 12% and 44%. Of course 44% is a professional grade of whitener while the lesser is an over-the-counter grade. The strength of your whitening treatments will be determined by the color of your natural teeth.