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Bad Breath / Halitosis
Most adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect more than half of adults on a regular basis. Occasional bad breath is usually caused by strong foods like garlic, onions and coffee. Persistent bad breath is usually brought on by the breakdown of proteins by bacteria somewhere in the mouth, usually as a result of periodontal disease or dry mouth. However, problems with the airway, oesophagus and stomach can also lead to bad breath. Smoking causes its own type of bad breath as well as leading to higher levels of gum disease and dry mouth. The most common cause of tooth loss is gum disease.
As bad breath is almost always caused by a problem in the mouth, it is helpful to visit a qualified and experience dental hospital. People plagued by bad breath despite regular dental hygiene habits such as brushing, flossing and mouthwash, could benefit from laser therapy. Do not try to mask the odour before the visit – it needs to be as typical as possible.Laser dentistry is a minimally invasive option for gum surgery, cavity treatment, or other oral issues. It is a substitute for gum surgery, with far less bleeding than with scalpel, less painful and enable faster healing.
If there is any dental treatment required to treat periodontal disease or reduce food stagnation areas, this will be carried out. Most bad breath is caused as a result of gum disease and treatment of the gum disease by scaling and polishing the teeth and teaching a good home oral care routine will help reduce the bad breath.Most bad breath is as a result of periodontal diseases and treatment of the gum disease by scaling and polishing the teeth and teaching a good home oral care routine will help reduce the bad breath.
If no oral cause can be identified, we may suggest that you consult a doctor to ascertain the reason for bad breath. Besides maintaining good oral hygiene, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospitals also recommend patients regularly get their teeth professionally cleaned to tackle bad breath.
Besides maintaining good oral hygiene, Dr. Gowds Dental Hospitals also recommend patients regularly get their teeth professionally cleaned to tackle bad breath
Bleeding when you brush or floss, red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulling back from the teeth and teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease is often painless, so regular check-ups matter.
Early gum disease (gingivitis) can usually be reversed with professional cleaning and good home care. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) can be controlled with deep cleaning, laser-assisted treatment and regular maintenance visits.
Deep cleaning is done under local anaesthesia when needed, so it is comfortable. The gums may feel tender for a few days afterwards.
Gum disease has been linked with diabetes and heart disease, and it is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Treating it protects your teeth and is part of looking after your overall health.
Yes. Healthy gums are needed before dental implants, crowns or braces, so any gum disease is treated first.
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