Bad breath can leave you feeling socially awkward. Strong, aromatic foods like onions and garlic often result in a short-term condition of bad breath. In most of these cases, you should still be able to remove the odors and refresh your breath by brushing, flossing and thoroughly rinsing your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash.   Chronic bad breath--also known as halitosis--can... read more »

There are a wide variety of reasons why a tooth might need to be extracted. A tooth that has been severely fractured or has suffered from a large amount of decay might not be able to be saved. People with braces might also need to have a tooth extracted in order to make room for the other teeth to be... read more »