You don’t have to live with chronic bad breath – a medical condition known as halitosis. There are ways to prevent it and eliminate bad breath once and for all.
What is Halitosis?
Millions of people – an estimated 1 in 4 people globally – suffer from chronic bad breath/halitosis. It can cause embarrassment and anxiety, but it’s relatively easy to remedy. Halitosis is caused by oral bacteria trapped in your mouth for an extended time.
How to Get Rid of Halitosis:
The key to dealing with bad breath is treating the problem’s root–removing the odor’s source. Over-the-counter remedies such as mouthwash, mints, and gum only mask the problem.
At Hamilton Family Dentistry, we treat halitosis with a professional cleaning and oral cleanse to reach crevices not normally accessed through regular brushing and flossing. Occasionally, a deep cleaning, consisting of scaling and root planing, is needed to remove bacteria trapped below the gum line. We can also perform tongue scraping if the tongue is the source of the smell.
Questions About Halitosis?
If you have more questions about halitosis/bad breath treatment, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.