Dental Reasons for Bad Breath

I’ve been a dentist in Farmington, CT for over 20 years and one thing I get asked about a lot is bad breath.  Patients are often wondering if what is going on their mouth is causing a bad odor or halitosis. First, let’s face it, every now and then we all have it…  The good thing is that for most of us it’s usually temporary.  Temporary halitosis can often be contributed to something that was eaten.  When halitosis becomes persistent […]

Oral and Overall Heath Connection

Are you aware of the link between your mouth and your entire body? All of us at Farmington Village Dental are dedicated to educating our patients about dentistry. One topic that has been of great interest to us is how oral health reflects overall health. While some may mistakenly think that what goes on in the mouth stays in the mouth, the truth is that your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Health problems and medications […]