Fresh, Clean Breath
Expert Bad Breath Solutions in Caringbah, NSW
Understanding Halitosis
The Cause of Bad Breath
Halitosis, colloquially called bad breath, is a symptom of a noticeably unpleasant odour present on the exhaled breath.
Causes of Bad Breath
1. Foods you eat, such as garlic and onion, and dairy products, such as cheese and milk, can deposit on your tongue and cause bad breath.
2. Food stuck around your teeth that have not been cleaned can rot and produce a bad smell.
3. A dry mouth due to medication can produce a bad smell as it allows bacteria to overgrow.
4. Smoking
5. Bad breath may be a sign of a medical disorder when the muscle stopping the food from the stomach goes back up, allowing the gas to return to the stomach. If we determine that your mouth is healthy, you may be referred to your family doctor to determine the cause of bad breath.
6. Nasal mucous that has not been cleaned regularly becomes stagnant and remains in the nasal passages, becoming a food source for the bacteria, thereby resulting in bad breath
7. Bleeding gums may be a sign of periodontal disease, which occurs when the gums become infected with bacteria that cause really bad breath.
8. You did NOT clean your tongue.
Maintaining Fresh Breath
What Can You Do About Bad Breath?
- Regular dental visits.
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque.
- Clean your tongue after eating twice a day using a tongue scraper. We give this scraper free of charge to all patients who come in for a clean.
- Use dental floss or interdental brushes to clean between teeth daily.
- Reduce or quit smoking.
- Do not use a mouthwash. It just masks the problem and does not treat the cause.
Don't let bad breath hold you back!
Contact us on 02 9524 8877 for a consultation today.