{"id":460,"date":"2014-06-12T18:16:47","date_gmt":"2014-06-12T18:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/?p=460"},"modified":"2016-11-23T17:28:53","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T17:28:53","slug":"struggle-chronic-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/struggle-chronic-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Struggle with Chronic Bad Breath?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-462 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bad-breath-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"bad breath\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bad-breath-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/bad-breath.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>If you do, it may not have anything to do with your diet. Other causes of bad breath include smoking, dry mouth, and sinus trouble. Some medications can also contribute. But the specific cause we want to focus on in today&#8217;s post is <strong>gum disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gum disease<\/strong> is the result of bacteria and plaque buildup around the gumline. In the disease&#8217;s earliest stages of development, it&#8217;s possible for patients to not experience any noticeable symptoms. But when symptoms do start developing, bad breath is one that many experience. Other symptoms of <strong>gum disease<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Red, swollen, or tender gums<br \/>\n\u2022 Gums that bleed when brushed<br \/>\n\u2022 A receding gumline<br \/>\n\u2022 Loose teeth<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>gum disease<\/strong> isn&#8217;t treated, it can cause tooth loss and even contribute to other kinds of health problems, like heart disease, Alzheimer&#8217;s, stroke, diabetes, and certain complications during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-dr-john-salivonchik.html\">Dr. Salivonchik<\/a> can help. With personalized <strong>gum disease therapy<\/strong>, we can help you treat your symptoms and enjoy better oral health and wellbeing again. For some patients, treatment may involve just spending a little more time brushing and flossing every day, while other patients may need more advanced care. <strong>Dr. Salivonchik<\/strong> will be happy to talk to you about your own needs during a consultation and offer a customized treatment plan to help you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> our <strong>Coplay<\/strong> office today to schedule an appointment with our friendly, knowledgeable dental team. We offer <strong>gum disease therapy<\/strong> to patients from <strong>Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton,<\/strong> <strong>The Poconos<\/strong>, and all surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you do, it may not have anything to do with your diet. Other causes of bad breath include smoking, dry mouth, and sinus trouble. Some medications can also contribute. But the specific cause we want to focus on in today&#8217;s post is gum disease. 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