Bad Breath

Bad breath (halitosis) remains a taboo in society and yet many of us will suffer from it at some point. For approximately 25% of people, it can unfortunately become a persistent problem – this can lead to issues with self-esteem, relationships and performance at work.

There are many factors that may contribute to bad breath, and the cause isn’t always obvious – however, it is thought that 85% of bad breath can be traced back to bacteria in the oral cavity.

Common causes of bad breath include:

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀: such gum disease, tooth decay or infections are all potential causes of bad breath!

𝗗𝗲𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: bacteria live in the mouth tend to multiply as the mouth dries out.

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁: this causes your body to break down fat for energy and create ketones. These are emitted out of the body through urine or your breath – causing ‘ketobreath’ – it smells like rotten fruit!

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀: this leads to a slowing of the production of saliva – which usually fights bacteria in the mouth. This leads to bacteria can start breeding leading to the onset of bad breath.

𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲: this can cause bad breath due its intense flavour as well as reducing saliva production. Less saliva means an increase in odour-causing bacteria.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁: the bacteria that naturally exist in your mouth feed on sugars turning sweet treats in to sour smells

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, diabetes and acid reflux can all result in bad breath

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: some medications like some antihistamines, diuretics, antipsychotics and muscle relaxants can cause side effects that include dry mouth. Leading to bad breath

As you can see the list is vast and we don’t expect you to necessarily be able to identify the cause of bad breath yourself!

This is where we come in!

At Apolline Dental, our team are highly trained in diagnosing the reasons for bad breath and assisting you in achieving a healthy mouth and improving your confidence.

We offer a highly specialised ‘Bad Breath Clinic’ to our patients where a Specialist will cover the following:

1. A comprehensive history including medical problems, medications, diet and lifestyle habits

2. A comprehensive hygiene/dental examination to highlight any dental related issues

3. Accurate diagnosis of bad breath using a halimeter which measures the level of odour containing particles in your mouth

4. A one-hour hygiene treatment including a deep scale to remove all debris and bad smelling odours form the mouth

5. A dental hygiene goodie bag which contains everything you need to improve your breath

6. A review of the results 2 weeks later followed by 3 – 6 monthly reviews as required

Book your appointment now to see one of our hygienists!

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