To carry out a proper diagnosis to combat halitosis or bad breath, several fundamental aspects are taken into account: health status, lifestyle, oral situation and hygiene habits.
Halitosis and Gum Disease: How to Treat and Prevent
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Dry mouth can be caused by dehydration, medication, or aging. Once you’ve identified dry mouth, we can look for the cause and try to find a solution.
The Risks of Ignoring Tonsil Stones and Halitosis
Besides food items, medical conditions like a build-up of calculus, gum diseases, dry mouth, poorly fitted dentures, acid reflux, and tonsil stones are often found to be some of the causes. Halitosis should not be left untreated because it can be one of the symptoms of severe problems like chronic sinus infections, bronchitis, diabetes, pneumonia, and even kidney-linked issues.
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There are many risk factors and causes for halitosis, and even healthy people have bad breath on occasion.
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.
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Saliva is the body’s natural defense against disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. When medications inhibit the production of saliva, your mouth suffers, and so does your breath.
Sores, painful gums, bad breath -- what's going on in your mouth? Find out with our slideshow of the most common mouth problems. Learn about canker sores, cold sores, oral thrush, TMJ, and oral cancer. See what treatments for bad breath and other dental problems are available from your dentist.
It is a laser resurfacing that helps smooth crevices which trap debris. It is a procedure that doctors do with local anesthesia and takes less time in recovery.
At Gross Dentistas, after conducting an assessment, we will provide tailor-made solutions, including the following: Recommend antimicrobial agents Perform professional oral hygiene Advise new oral hygiene habits for the patient to perform at home: brushing techniques, interproximal cleaning, cleaning the tongue, mouthwash, etc.
Halitosis, better known as severe bad breath, can cause an embarrassing social problem, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical problem.