Impacted Tooth: You Might Have It without Knowing It
As many as 50% of people have experienced halitosis, or bad breath in layman terms, at some point in their lives, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Do you know, however, that it can be caused by a mismanaged, impacted tooth? When left untreated, it can leave pockets in your gums where food can collect. Bacteria in your mouth can feed on this food and cause bad breath.
An impacted tooth can also cause periodontal disease, which, you guessed it right, leads to halitosis.
Halitosis, unfortunately, can affect your mental health. It can make you feel constantly conscious about yourself, especially when talking to people. This can affect your confidence and lower your self-esteem.
To build your confidence, you need to get to the root cause of your halitosis — impacted ...