Halitosis Treatment (Bad Breath Care) in Banff
Halitosis can be treated by our dental professionals who will work with you to help identify the underlying cause and put together a treatment plan.
Identifying, and treating, the underlying cause.
Everyone occasionally experiences halitosis (bad breath). For example, morning breath is a common condition caused by the reduced saliva flow at night (saliva helps wash away food and bacteria in the mouth, keeping the breath fresh).
The main causes of bad breath include the breakdown of food particles in your mouth, bacteria buildup, mouth dryness and tooth decay.
Halitosis can be treated by our dental professionals who will work with you to help identify the underlying cause and put together a treatment plan. We use scaling and root planing to remove the tartar below the gumline and to smoothen the roots.
To prevent halitosis, it is recommended that patients keep up with routine check-ups and cleanings and maintain healthy oral hygiene habits at home.
What's really behind bad breath?
Bad breath is almost always rooted in one of a handful of common, treatable causes.
Bacteria Buildup
Bacteria that live on the tongue and below the gumline are the most common source of bad breath.
Dry Mouth
Reduced saliva flow, overnight or from medications, lets bacteria multiply unchecked.
Food Particles
Food trapped between teeth or in deep tongue grooves breaks down and produces odour.
Tooth Decay
Decayed teeth shelter bacteria deep within the tooth structure where brushing can't reach.
Gum Disease
Periodontal disease releases sulfur compounds responsible for chronic halitosis.
Lifestyle Factors
Smoking, certain foods, and inadequate hydration all contribute to lingering bad breath.
Tips to maintain fresh breath.
- Maintain good dental hygiene, brushing the teeth, gums and tongue at least twice per day and floss once per day
- Use a tongue scraper, cleaning as far back on the tongue as possible
- Increase water consumption
- Visit your dentist at least twice per year for a professional cleaning and exam
- Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugarless candy
- Eat foods like raw carrots and celery
Related procedures patients ask about.
Find lasting fresh breath.
Book a halitosis evaluation with the Rocky Mountain Dental team and get a clear plan for fresher breath.
