Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common dental concern that can be caused by bacteria buildup, gum disease, or other underlying health issues. Understanding the causes is the first step toward fresher breath and better oral health.
Bad breath is more about your oral health than social situations.
A condition that may be caused by everything from what you eat and drink, to health conditions, or lack of dental hygiene, bad breath (halitosis) is very real and something that can often be improved with the help of your dental team here at Aspire Family Dentistry.
There are temporary methods to alleviate halitosis, like gum, mints and mouthwashes, and if those work, great. You may have just eaten too much garlic. If the bad breath persists despite those remedies, it's useful to get it checked out because it could be an indicator of something more serious, but also treatable once detected and diagnosed.
We start by diagnosing the cause(s) of the bad breath, then conduct and prescribe one or multiple treatments that will help your breath by increasing the health of your mouth.
"There's nothing fun about bad breath for you, or those around you. It doesn't have to be that way!"
What Causes Halitosis – Bad Breath?
- Decomposition of Food Stuck In Teeth: especially true with certain foods with intense flavors (garlic, onions, etc. Food Decomposition (especially when stuck between teeth, so FLOSS!)
- Dental Hygiene Deficiencies
- Use Of Tobacco
- Salivaless/Dry Mouth
- Oral Infections
- Prescription Medications
- Diseases & Disorders
If you're dealing with persistent bad breath, contact Aspire Family Dentistry at (207) 784-5769 to schedule an evaluation.
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