- About us
- Dental Problems
Teeth & Gums
Cosmetic Improvement
Common Issues
- Treatments
Dental Services
Cosmetic Dental Services
Dental Specialists
- Before & After
- Patient Safety
- Contact
- Blog
Unpleasant breath, also known as halitosis, can be bothersome and have adverse effects on your social and professional interactions. It is a common problem that many people experience, and for some, it is a chronic issue. Dealing with persistent or severe bad breath can impact your daily life and self-confidence. Making changes to your lifestyle and oral hygiene practices can help improve bad breath. In some cases, it may be necessary to consult your dentist or general practitioner to identify the cause and address any underlying health conditions contributing to the problem. Bad breath can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying medical issue.
Check it out if you’re unsure. Set up a dental appointment as soon as possible if:
If you’re experiencing severe pain and need immediate dental attention, contact us. We’ll promptly arrange an appointment to address your bad breath.
Finding the symptoms is not too difficult. Your breath might not be right, or a friend or coworker might point out the stench to you. It’s not pleasant to be aware of having foul breath, let’s face it. But you’re one step closer to fixing the issue if you have a reliable friend or family member who can be honest with you about it. It’s also challenging to tell someone they have horrible breath, let’s face it.
Other than a strange smell, certain symptoms might be rather severe. Your gums may be sore, bleeding, or swollen; you may have a toothache; or, if you wear dentures, you may be experiencing issues with them. Your bad breath may linger for a few weeks. To discuss your concerns and explore treatment choices in any of these situations, make a dentist consultation.
Although there are numerous and different reasons for bad breath, it typically begins in the mouth. They may consist of:
Xerostomia, or dry mouth, can cause bad breath. Insufficient saliva prevents the effective removal of food particles. Risk factors for dry mouth include smoking, certain medications, and mouth breathing. Excessive alcohol consumption can also reduce saliva production. Dietary choices, such as garlic, onions, caffeine, protein, and sugar, can contribute to bad breath. Various medical conditions, including stomach disorders, sinus and bronchial problems, infections in the nose, throat, and lungs, as well as other ailments, can affect breath odour. Additional factors like stress, dieting, snoring, and hormonal changes may also have an impact.
To identify the source of your foul breath, your dentist will carefully check your mouth. You might require one of these usual cures.
When scheduling a bad breath appointment at SmileOn, it’s important to expedite the identification and resolution of the cause. We understand. Consider what information your dentist will require to identify and address your issue in advance.
Prior to a thorough examination of your mouth, teeth, jaw, tongue, throat, sinuses, ears, nose, and neck, your dentist will inquire about your medical history. Depending on the suspected cause of your bad breath, an X-ray may also be necessary.
Your dentist will ask you questions about problems you’re experiencing, such as:
Before your appointment, take time to consider your answers to these questions. Being prepared can expedite the diagnosis process.
View some potential therapies to learn more about what comes next. We advise scheduling a dental consultation to receive detailed information concerning your bad breath problems. To make an appointment, call us right away or book online right now.
WhatsApp us