Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a chronic oral condition. You may have halitosis if you find yourself chewing gum or mouth rinsing often and find no relief to the odor.
What causes chronic bad breath?
- Poor Dental Health: Bacteria in the mouth that cause dental cavities and gum disease is the biggest culprit in developing halitosis. Treating your gum disease and tooth decay will alleviate the condition
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Nose and throat infections: If you’re battling a sinus infection, you may find yourself developing halitosis
- Allergies
- Dry mouth: If you lack a steady flow of saliva to rinse your oral cavity of food debris, bacteria in your mouth will cause bad breath. Dry mouth can also be caused by certain medications, smoking, or excessive caffeine
- Chronic systemic conditions: such as diabetes, liver, or kidney disease. Click here to learn more
Treat your bad breath today!
Possible Halitosis Solutions:
If you have been experiencing chronic bad breath, contact Dr. Lepore or Dr. Dougherty at (727) 608-4690 to find the root cause of the halitosis and a treatment that meets your needs.
