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Bad Breath Can Indicate
Serious Problems
Over 90 million people
struggle with chronic bad breath! For most it is caused by high levels of
bacteria in the mouth, that form colonies under the gum line, between the
teeth, and between the taste buds on the tongue. They produce sulfur gases,
the same as from rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling breath. Chewing
gum, mints, or typical mouthwashes may only mask it temporarily.
The bacteria that cause bad breath also do damage to the gums and jawbone,
which is known as gum disease. To properly eliminate bad breath, we must
evaluate for any signs of gum disease. Bad breath can also stem from other
general health situations: internal infections, diabetes, kidney failure,
liver malfunction, and dry mouth caused by aging, medications, mouth
breathing or chemotherapy. Regardless of the cause, bad breath is treatable!
There are numerous rinses, toothpastes, and devices available. You may need
a thorough dental cleaning, as well. The first step would be to call the
office for an evaluation; from there we can help you have fresh breath.
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