Q. I have recently got 4 front veneers, and i have now found that my breath is a bit smelly…is this normal and if so how do i combat it (other than brushing and using mouthwash day and night? It is REALLY getting me down! Thanks

A. Bad breath is not caused by veneers.  Bad breath is caused primarily by sulphur producing bacteria.  The key is to remove these completely with brushing, and especially flossing. 

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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