Gum Health
Bad Breath Treatment
Finding the actual cause of halitosis, then treating it.
Persistent bad breath is a symptom, not a hygiene failing. In the large majority of cases the cause is in the mouth and is treatable once it has been correctly identified.
The usual culprits are gum disease, bacterial coating on the back of the tongue, decay, a failing restoration trapping food, or dry mouth — often caused by medication. Less commonly the cause is sinus, tonsil or digestive.
We examine for each of those in turn rather than reaching for a mouthwash. Masking the smell without finding the source is why so many people have been fighting this for years.
Ready to book bad breath treatment? Call us and we will find you a time, and tell you what your plan covers before anything starts.
Step by step
What to expect
Examine
Gums, teeth, restorations, tongue coating and saliva flow all assessed.
Identify
We name the likely cause instead of treating the symptom blind.
Treat
Periodontal therapy, restorative work, tongue cleaning or dry-mouth management as needed.
Refer
If the source is not dental, we point you to the right clinician.
Common questions
Bad Breath Treatment
Will mouthwash fix it?
It masks it for an hour or two. Alcohol-based rinses can make things worse by drying the mouth further.
Could it be my medication?
Very possibly. Many common drugs reduce saliva flow, and saliva is the mouth's own cleaning system. Bring your medication list and we will work through it.
Ready when you are
Ask us about bad breath treatment
Call the clinic or send a note and we will talk it through — no obligation, and a written estimate before anything begins.