{"id":143,"date":"2012-11-27T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T18:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2012-11-27T13:53:31","modified_gmt":"2012-11-27T18:53:31","slug":"does-a-tongue-scraper-help-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/does-a-tongue-scraper-help-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a tongue scraper help bad breath?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Does a tongue scraper help bad breath? &#8211; Eddie<\/p>\n<p>Eddie &#8211; Although a tongue scraper will not eliminate bad breath, it may reduce it. Tongue scrapers reduce the bacteria that can cause bad breath.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to eliminate bad breath after regularly brush and flossing your teeth, using a mouth rinse specifically for neutralizing odor, and using a tongue scraper, see your dentist. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, can cause bad breath. Bacteria from your gums can cause bad breath when sulfur compounds from the bacteria are released.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to help determine the source of the odor. If you have periodontal disease, it will be promptly treated to prevent further damage to your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does a tongue scraper help bad breath? &#8211; Eddie Eddie &#8211; Although a tongue scraper will not eliminate bad breath, it may reduce it. Tongue scrapers reduce the bacteria that can cause bad breath. 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