Judd Lesser - The Causes of Bad Breath and How to Prevent It

Having bad breath is everyone’s worse nightmare. It can be extremely embarrassing and rough on those closest to you. Often times, bad breath is a result of a build-up of bacteria in the mouth that causes the surrounding tissue to become inflamed. In fact, a recent study showed that 80 percent of bad breath comes from issues in the mouth. Some of the more common culprits that general dentist Judd Lesser has seen are gum disease and cavities, trapped food particles, cracked fillings and unclean dentures.

                                               

 

Oral sources aren’t the only culprits behind bad breath. There are also a number of internal conditions that can lead to bad breath. These conditions include diabetes, infections in the respiratory tract, liver disease, and chronic bronchitis. Bad breath can also be caused by postnasal drip, acid reflux, and other causes of dry mouth. Talk with your doctor to rule these types of conditions out. If your case of bad breath isn’t caused by a medical condition, then it is time to start looking at your dental hygiene. 

The key to fighting bad breath is good oral hygiene. In order to cut down on the odor-causing bacteria in your mouth, you should be brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal. You may also want to invest in a mouthwash that contains fluoride and antimicrobials. Mouthwashes can reduce bacteria-causing plaque while helping to prevent cavities and freshening your breath. It is also important to visit your dentist, at least, twice a year. Judd Lesser, a dentist from New York can help you maintain good hygiene and spot any issues before they get out of hand.

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Judd Lesser - What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

For more than 20 years, dentist Judd Lesser has been helping his patients improve their smiles. Along with educating them on good dental hygiene, he has been performing a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve the look and feel of their teeth. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there are many different techniques and options that you can pursue. From treating teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing, a dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry can vastly improve the look of your smile.

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Dentists that specialize in cosmetic dentistry are able to reshape teeth, close spaces where teeth are missing, restore worn teeth, and alter the length of your teeth. They are also able to give you an entirely new set of teeth through dental implant surgery. Some of the more common procedures that can be performed include bonding, crowns, bleaching, veneers, dental implants, and reshaping and contouring the teeth. While many of these improvements are considered to be cosmetic and not necessary, many of these procedures can improve a person’s oral problems, like your bite.

The condition of your teeth and the results that you are looking for often times dictate the procedure that the dentist will recommend. Before you move forward with a procedure, you need to ask your dentist the following questions:

• What will the changes look like?

• What should I expect to experience during the course of the treatment?

• What type of maintenance can I expect to deal with after the procedure?

To make sure that your dentist is skilled in cosmetic dentistry, you need to be sure to ask for references. It can also be helpful if, like Judd Lesser, your dentist has participated in continuing education courses in order to stay abreast of the latest techniques and procedures in cosmetic dentistry.

Judd Lesser Corrects Teeth

Dentist and Doctor Edward Angle’s variations to his orthodontic Edgewise bracket included the Single Width, Siamese, Lewis, Steiner and Broussard brackets, or braces. Altogether, over 46 patents are credited to Angle for his innovative dental tools and techniques in the early 1900’s, still utilized by dentists like Judd Lesser today. Angle also took the important step of classifying major types of malocclusion, and establishing the first simple definition of normal occlusion in dentition.

This first specialty in dentistry, orthodontia, derives from the Greek words orthos, or correct, and dontia, teeth. Modern day orthodontists and specialists in dentofacial orthopedics like Judd Lesser are required to accomplish specialized training after the achievement of the initial dental degree. Orthodontia is hardly new; evidence of metal bands on teeth go back to wires on mummified remains over 2000 years old. Attempts to align teeth and the fit of upper and lower teeth are common, as modern estimates hold that 30% of the population exhibits some degree of malocclusion.

Most modern day orthodontia falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry, as aesthetically pleasing tooth alignment is one of the most desired treatments for dentition. Cosmetic dentistry is a popular field of dental practice today for dentists like Judd Lesser. From dental displacement to modifying facial growth, dental management in dentofacial orthopedics can require a combination of orthodontic appliances and surgery of the jaw. In the United States, orthodontists must achieve an addition year of fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics to receive certification in the Orthodontic specialty.
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