Halitosis Treatment Scottsdale - Bad Breath
Bad Breath, also known as, halitosis is a condition that affects many people across the world. Whether periodic or persistent, bad breath may be embarrassing and problematic. The good news is that there are ways to fight off bad breath and to tackle the root cause.
• Morning Breath- Common, but subsides when saliva flow increases throughout waking hours.
• Poor Oral Hygiene- To avoid bad breath from this cause, brush twice a day and floss to remove food debris that accumulates in your mouth. Use mouthwash at bedtime.
• Gum Disease- Manage gum disease with proactive treatment, such as periodontal laser therapy, to prevent its progression.
• Dry Mouth Syndrome- Signified by limited saliva flow, dry mouth may be managed by oral saliva stimulators in the form of sugar-free gum, lozenges, sprays and the like. Drinking 8 glasses of water each day also helps to stimulate saliva production and thus, inhibits bad breath.
• Infections and Disease- Dental infections and certain bodily diseases may result in bad breath. Treatment may eliminate or limit bad breath.
• Smoking- Cigarette smoking, cigar smoking and tobacco chewing produces bad breath and contributes to gum disease which also fosters bad breath. Quitting smoking will quickly help to restore your mouth to healthy smelling breath.
• Certain foods- Coffee, onions and garlic are some if the biggest bad breath indicators. Instead, try raw carrots and celery to stimulate deep cleansing saliva flow that inhibits fouling smelling bacteria.
Bad Breath Diagnosis
Your dentist and physician are the best people to diagnose your bad breath. They do so by taking your medical history, smelling your breath, and in some cases, ordering diagnostics tests to rule out bodily diseases linked to bad breath. Treating the root cause usually alleviates the strains of bad breath.
Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans are accustomed to treating people with bad breath in Scottsdale and serving the surrounding areas of Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Chandler, and Mesa.
