Discussing your health and medical history with your dentist can help pinpoint certain allergies that might pose a problem with anesthesia and some drugs. It can also ensure that your dentist can develop a customized treatment plan that best suits your conditions. Most importantly, general knowledge of your medical history can aid your dentist in taking the best approach possible in case of emergencies.

Halitosis, more commonly known as "bad breath," can vary in odors and intensity, depending on the source of the problem. It is caused by several reasons, such as the type of food consumed, oral hygiene, and underlying health conditions.

Bad breath is often caused by poor dental hygiene and habits. If you don't brush and floss your teeth regularly, food and bacteria will accumulate inside your mouth, around your gums, and on the tongue, leading to bad breath. Moreover, bad breath can be affected by the type of food you're consuming.

Also, many health problems are associated with bad breath, such as gum diseases, dry mouth, diabetes, poorly fitted denture or dental appliances, yeast infection of the oral cavity, and cavities. Smoking can also play a role in aggravating bad breath, teeth stains, and irritation to the gums.

Bad breath can be prevented or reduced by practicing good oral hygiene, such as brushing at least twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing at night. Brushing the tongue can also play a major role in banishing bad breath, and using mouthwash daily can help kill the bacteria that cause this annoying problem. However, it's better to ask for your dentist's advice on which mouthwash or toothpaste to use. Moreover, drinking lots of water will help keep your mouth moist and help wash away food particles and bacteria. Keeping track of the food you eat is a helpful trick as well.

Last but not least, checking in with your dentist at least twice a year, i.e., once every six months, is essential to figure out an underlying health problem and how to solve it.

Scaling is a routine procedure that is done to remove tartar and plaque buildup from the tooth surface and from up and beneath the gum line.
In normal cases, healthy adults and children should have their teeth cleaned and polished once every six months. However, this doesn't apply to everyone. For instance, people with braces need to get scaling done every 3-4 months.

Also, people with periodontal problems should have several scaling sessions throughout the year, depending on the severity of the case.

Each dental treatment has its own indications and advantages. Crowns are usually ideal for situations where the dental damage is huge and considerable, whereas fillings are ideal when the damage is less significant and pronounced.

The tooth's condition can also play a major role in our selection. If the tooth material left behind is enough to sustain a filling, the filling would be enough to ensure durability and structure. However, if the leftover tooth is fragile or small, a crown will be needed to maintain structure. Nevertheless, undergoing an endodontic treatment would be a major indication for crowns because crowns can help protect the tooth after the nerve and pulp are removed.

Most people fully recover from wisdom teeth removal in one to two weeks. In most cases, you can return to work, school, and other everyday routines in just a few days.