Bad Breath Treatment

Halitosis, more commonly known as bad breath, is a common dental issue and is one of the most upsetting kind as it affects health and social life.

Add to that the fact that sufferers cannot tell if they have it or not. Our nose is numbed to our own breath.

Without a dentist’s help, sufferers can only depend on the honesty of their loved ones.

To treat bad breath, however, you need only look to Ria Family Dental! If you or someone you know has bad breath, see us right away.

Ria Family Dental can help you have fresher breath through comprehensive dental treatments.

Causes of Bad Breath

Understanding what causes the bad breath is the first step in the treatment process. By treating the cause, the issue can be eliminated for good.

We have listed the common causes of bad breath. Take a look.

#1 Poor dental hygiene

Diligent practice of good oral hygiene habits can go a long way in keeping you from dental problems such as bad breath.

Brushing and flossing can remove the food particles left by your meal hence stopping them from decaying.

#2 Gum disease

When food debris are left to decay, gum disease eventually develops. Bad breath is one of the dental problems associated with gum disease.

#3 Diet

Food have odours that can leave a lingering after scent in the mouth. Some foods such as spicy and exotic spices have more pungent scents. Fondness for these can leave a strong smell in the mouth.

#4 Dry mouth

Another dental issue which is associated with bad breath is xerostomia or dry mouth. It occurs when the saliva supply in the mouth is not enough to maintain a healthy balance.

#5 Oral wounds/infections

Dental abscess from wounds and infections can be caused by a number of things including poor dental work. This can lead to a bad smell.

#6 Medical conditions

Diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, and other conditions that affect your body’s metabolism can also cause bad breath.

#7 Smoking

Smoking is known to cause a number of dental issues including bad breath.

Treatment at Ria Family Dental

As noted, sufferers cannot tell for themselves whether or not they have bad breath. They can only rely on other people’s honesty.

With regular dental check-ups, you don’t have to rely on your friends. In a dental check-up dental problems such as bad breath are easily detected and treated.

Dental scale and clean is one of the dental procedures that can be performed. It removes all tartar buildup, including that not removed during a regular brush.

Bad Breath Treatment in Yeronga

Achieve fresher breath and stop your bad breath from ruining your confidence with the help of your Yeronga dentist. Talk to us today to begin treatment!

Bad Breath Treatment in Yeronga

#1. Book online now

#2. Call 0451 359 356

#3. Visit us at 451 Fairfield Rd in Yeronga