{"id":124,"date":"2025-06-10T18:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dental.kiklotro.com\/questions\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:00:10","slug":"questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-left: 0.64cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><em><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6373 \" style=\"margin: 5px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/teeth-16.jpg\" alt=\"\u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ac \u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03ae\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\" width=\"314\" height=\"372\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #99cc00;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\">~<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What\u00a0does the first dental visit include?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The first dental visit includes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0the review of your medical and dental history<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0a\u00a0detailed examination of the mouth (teeth,gums,oral tissues)\u00a0and maxillofacial region<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0the discussion about your needs and the alternative options offered (advantages-disadvantages-cost)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0the final treatment plan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Why do I need a dental exam and cleaning every six months?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Studies have shown that the best way to keep gums and teeth in optimal health is a regular professional dental exam and cleaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">If after toothbrushing, a small amount of plaque remains, that plaque overtime turns into tartar(calculus).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> Once that happens, the tartar has to be removed by the dentist.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Every person has different need<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">s, but 4 or 6 months intervals are most commonly used to schedule people for the<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">ir professional cleaning.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\">~ <span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">How can we prevent cavities and remineralize tooth enamel?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6386 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/heal-cavities-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"remineralize\" width=\"230\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Follow these steps to remineralize your teeth and arrest the early signs of decay, remembering that prevention is\u00a0always better than cure:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Cut down on sugar<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Increase vitamin and mineral intake<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Eat teeth friendly foods: Fibrous vegetables and fruits &#8211; cheese,yogurt and other dairy products &#8211; green or black tea<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Chew sugar-free gum:\u00a0\u00a0Increases saliva flow.Saliva helps kill bacteria and contains proteins and minerals to protect tooth enamel and prevent decay, gum disease and bad breath.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Good oral hygiene : Brushing at least twice daily and flossing regularly ,help remove the plaque that feeds acid-producing bacteria.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Use a fluoride toothpaste: Fluoride is a mineral that not only prevents tooth decay but also reverses it in early stages.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sensitive teeth: What is the cause and how is it cured?\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Sensitivity to hot and cold substances is a common dental problem. It occurs when dentin (the second layer of the tooth) loses its hard enamel protective coating.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The dentist can recommend certain toothpastes that are designed to reduce sensitivity. Another solution is to apply a chemical sealant in order to form a protective layer on the tooth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Hypersensitivity may also be a signal of more serious dental problems. If you are experiencing chronic hypersensitivity, you need an evaluation from your dentist.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">\u00a0~<span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;\">Is it always necessary to replace a missing tooth?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><strong>Replacing a missing tooth is usually the correct course of action.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><strong>Loss of a tooth frequently causes\u00a0adjacent and opposite teeth to change position.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><strong>This could trigger occlusal problems and compromise the prognosis\u00a0of adjacent teeth.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6468 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/dental-implants-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/dental-implants-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/dental-implants-1-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">For what conditions may Dental implants be the best solution?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* \u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">To replace missing teeth. Especially in cases where the posterior teeth (behind the canines) have been extracted and the\u00a0only solution \u00a0would be a partial denture.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0For stability and retention of overdentures in patients with severe bone loss.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"> \u00a0~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What are the advantages of Dental implants?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">*<\/span> \u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Tooth structure is preserved because there is no need to cut down adjacent teeth for conventional bridgework.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0Long-term studies on implants conclude that restorations on implants last for a longer time than conventional restorations on teeth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0Implant overdentures improve biting, chewing efficiency and speaking due to improved support, stability and retention in \u00a0comparison to loose fitting dentures.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">* \u00a0Implants preserve the adjacent bone on edentulous patients who loose faster bone when they use conventional full dentures.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"> ~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What are the disadvantages of Dental implants?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Dental implants require a greater financial investment than other alternatives. Also they take several visits over a period of several \u00a0months \u00a0to complete. In some cases, the time \u00a0 \u00a0frame for treatment can be considerably shortened with the final teeth delivered in only a few weeks or days.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">As in any surgical procedure, dental implants involve a small risk of infection.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Successful integration of dental implants cannot be guaranteed but most studies show 95% or more success rate.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mechanical fracture of fixtures, bridges, abutment screws or loosening of screws can occur. These problems have been reported in less than 5% of the patients. Porcelain fracture of crown and bridgework on implants is much more prevalent than on natural teeth due to the fact that implants have no mobility.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6523 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dentistry-7.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"177\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #99cc00;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">~<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What is bruxism?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Bruxism or &#8220;gnashing of teeth&#8221; is an oral parafunctional activity that occurs usually at night, during sleep.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Common\u00a0situations that trigger bruxism are stress, anxiety, emotional stress and others.Patients may present\u00a0various symptoms including:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">* \u00a0Pain when opening or closing the mouth<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">* \u00a0Headache-neck pain-earache<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">* \u00a0Clicking sounds during the chewing function<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">* \u00a0Difficulty in opening the mouth<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">* \u00a0Wear of teeth<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">A dental guard or splint can reduce tooth abrasion.It is typically worn during sleep at night.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">The splint not only protects the teeth\u00a0but it can also reduce muscle strain by allowing the upper and lower jaw to function properly.\u00a0<a href=\"index.php\/en\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #99cc00;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What are the symptoms of the Temporomandibular Disorder <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Temporomandibular_joint_dysfunction\">(TMD)<\/a>?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The major symptoms are:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">Pain when opening or closing the mouth<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en\">Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck, shoulders, in or around the ear \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">Clicking or popping sounds during the chewing function<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 * \u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en\">Jaws that get &#8220;stuck&#8221; or &#8220;lock&#8221; in the open- or closed-mouth position<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What is the treatment of the Temporomandibular Disorder?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The patient is encouraged to follow simple instructions such as to avoid\u00a0wide opening of the mouth,to avoid eating hard foods and to\u00a0take analgesic drugs when in pain.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 In\u00a0most cases a splint (night guard)\u00a0is recommended by the prosthodontist in order\u00a0to protect\u00a0teeth\u00a0from\u00a0further damage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In addition, the use of TENS units in the dental clinic helps loosen up\u00a0 jaw muscles. In more severe cases surgical therapies could be recommended.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6302 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/maryland2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\u03b3\u03ad\u03c6\u03c5\u03c1\u03b1 \u03c4\u03cd\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 Maryland\" width=\"174\" height=\"176\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">What is a resin-bonded fixed bridge or &#8221; the Maryland bridge? &#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">It is a restoration which consists of one or more pontics (replacing missing teeth) supported by thin metal retainers placed lingually and proximally on the abutment teeth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">What are the advantages of a &#8221; Maryland bridge? &#8220;<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Minimal tooth structure needs to be removed. Because of the conservative nature of the preparaton, the potential for pulpal trauma is \u00a0minimized. Anesthesia is often unnecessary in order to prepare the teeth. Much less periodontal irritation results in comparison with the conventional bridge.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What are the disadvantages of a &#8221; Maryland bridge? &#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The primary disadvantage relates to the longevity of the prosthesis. Debonding rates increase with the time elapsed after placement. Also with this technique we have less ability to alter the shape and sizes of the teeth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Another disadvanage is the limited number of patients in which this technique can be used.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6457 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/healthy-teeth.jpg\" alt=\"\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7 \u03b4\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03bf\u03c5\" width=\"255\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/healthy-teeth.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/healthy-teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/healthy-teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/healthy-teeth-580x387.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #99cc00;\"><strong>~<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">What are the causes of bad breath and how to stop it ?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Poor oral hygiene. <span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Brushing twice daily,flossing and mouthwashing ensure the removal of small particles of food that can build up and slowly break down, producing odor.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Foods with strong odors (onions,garlic,etc). <span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Avoid food with strong odors \u00a0or after eating them, drink milk or chew parsley.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Dry mouth.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Drink plenty of water, avoid oral rinses with alcohol and chew sugar free gums.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Gastroesophageal reflux.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Evaluation and treatment by a gastroenterologist.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Low intake of carbonhydrates.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Improvement of daily nutrition.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">High consumption of alcohol.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Avoid drinking alcohol with an empty stomach and reduce alcohol intake.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Smoking.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Regular brushing and flossing of teeth, brushing of the tongue and chewing suger-free gum.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Diseases. Individuals who suffer from diabetes, lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, respiratory infections or metabolic disorders often experience bad breath due to dry mouth.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Follow instructions for dry mouth.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Medications\u00a0(including antihistamines\u00a0&#8211; antidepressants) \u00a0can cause dry mouth can cause bad breath.SOLUTION: Follow instructions for dry mouth.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Mouth infections (cavities, gum disease, or impacted teeth). <span style=\"color: #333333;\">SOLUTION<\/span>: Dental consultation.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 30px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff; font-family: symbol;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; ~What\u00a0does the first dental visit include? The first dental visit includes: * \u00a0the review of your medical and dental history * \u00a0a\u00a0detailed examination of the mouth (teeth,gums,oral tissues)\u00a0and maxillofacial region * \u00a0the discussion about your needs and the alternative options offered (advantages-disadvantages-cost) * \u00a0the final treatment plan &nbsp; ~Why do I need a dental&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Common dental Questions","_seopress_titles_desc":"Questions-What are the advantages of Dental implants?What are the causes of bad breath and how to stop it ?What is bruxism?","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-124","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7626,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/124\/revisions\/7626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}