Treatment of bad breath (Halitosis)
Do you have bad breath?
Halitosis, or bad breath, is having breath that smells bad.
The causes of bad breath
The factors responsible for halitosis are 90% of oral origin. This situation can usually be remedied when the sources are identified. The dental hygienist can help you understand, control and even eliminate halitosis.
Bad breath, or halitosis can be occasional or temporary, for example, when ingesting certain foods such as onion and garlic, smoking or drinking alcohol, and morning breath. Brushing your teeth and tongue eliminates the cause and allows you to regain fresh breath.
Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, can be caused by:
• Poor oral hygiene
• Dry mouth
• Gum disease (unbalanced oral bacterial flora)
• Tooth decay or dental infection
• Tonsil infection
• Medical problems (stomach ulcers)
• Nasal obstruction
The solutions
Taking a sample of your dental plaque analyzed under a microscope allows us to see the microbes responsible for gum disease, cavities and stomach ulcers. The solutions will therefore be targeted according to your specific problem diagnosed under the microscope. On the other hand, adequate daily oral hygiene, healthy lifestyle and food habits as well as regular visits to your dentist will help eliminate many of the causes of halitosis.
Your dental hygienist will see everything with you during your visit, to properly target the cause of your halitosis problem.
