When the holiday season has come and gone, you'll find yourself able to resume your regular life and start taking care of your health and well-being again. While you may have neglected needed appointments and other seemingly individualistic or "selfish" tasks to focus on your family holiday events and activities, you can now make yourself a priority again. Get to know some of the ways that you can best recover after the holidays and make your health a priority once more.
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Everyone experiences halitosis, also known as bad breath, at times. One of the most common times for this unpleasant malady to occur is first thing in the morning. While you sleep, saliva production slows down and allows the bacteria to feast on the plaque in your mouth all night. The aftereffects of this partying lead to what is commonly known as morning breath. While this is completely normal, bad breath should not last all day long.
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Many people who need their gaps closed, an underbite or overbite repaired, or crowded teeth spaced properly choose clear aligners, such as Invisalign, instead of the traditional metal braces. Since the aligners have a snug fit and cover your teeth fully, halitosis can be a problem if you don't practice the correct oral hygiene.
Causes of Halitosis When Wearing the Aligners
Bits of food get stuck between your teeth when you eat.
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If you have been putting off going to the dentist for years you may shocked to discover you have developed chronic oral health conditions that need immediate treatment. Routine cleanings are necessary, but even people who brush and floss every day need to have their teeth examined.
You could end up with oral health problems because of heredity, or because of the different products you're using. Here are three important reasons to get to the dentist right away.
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Taking care of your oral health helps to boost your overall health and sense of wellness. Further, taking care of your oral health helps to ensure that you have a beautiful smile supported by healthy gums, and you do not have to worry about having rampant bad breath due to an oral infection. Going to the dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings helps you to maintain good oral health.
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