Bad breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing condition caused by a number of factors that may indicate a more serious oral health problem.
If you suffer from bad breath, The Dentist at Burwood may be able to help. Using modern dental techniques and equipment, we can quickly and accurately diagnose the cause of your bad breath and recommend a treatment plan to leave you smelling of roses.
What causes Bad Breath?
There are a number of causes of bad breath, some which can be solved quite easily with others requiring a dental treatment plan or referral to your doctor.
- Your diet can affect your breath considerably. Eating strong smelling foods such as garlic or drinking excess coffee, milk products or alcohol can leave your breath smelling far from your best. Dieting can also cause ketosis, an unpleasant smell associated with the fat burning process. Normally these types of causes are easily rectified by eliminating the odour-causing culprits.
- Poor daily oral hygiene can leave food particles in the mouth that decay and cause bad breath. Brushing after meals, flossing once a day and using a mouthwash is your best defence against the bacteria that causes bad breath.
- Oral conditions such as dry mouth (xerostomia) or gum disease (gingivitis) can cause bad breath and may lead to more serious dental conditions later in life. At The Dentist at Burwood, we will be able to tailor you an individual solution to address almost any dental problem that may be causing bad breath.
- Bad breath can also be caused by chronic medical conditions and long-time drug use. Depending on the nature of the underlying condition we may be able to recommend a treatment plan or refer you to a doctor or specialist.
How can The Dentist at Burwood help?
We use the latest dental techniques and modern equipment such as xray, intraoral photography and laser decay detection technology to accurately diagnose the cause of bad breath caused by any oral condition. Combined with over 20 years’ of experience in helping patients overcome dental problems, we will be able to recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your individual needs.
In the meantime, good oral hygiene including brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and daily flossing is your best defence against bad breath.