Let’s face it. Bad breath or halitosis is a condition that can affect not only your self-confidence but also your relationships. Knowing that you have bad breath is embarrassing, but not knowing it is even worse. Anyone may have bad breath, at any stage of life.
There are many causes of bad breath. The majority of bad breath smells stem from causes originating within the mouth (intra-oral) and may be treated successfully with regular, high-quality dental care. Some other causes may need to be addressed in conjunction with advice and treatment from your medical practitioner.
The smells of bad breath may occur when there is an imbalance or overgrowth of certain types of bacteria in the mouth and throat. The break down of proteins by bad breath bacteria produce volatile sulphur compounds, (odorous gases containing sulphur) which are released in the breath. A bacterial imbalance/overgrowth such as this may result from a cleaning problem, an overuse of mouthwash, consumption of certain foods, diets or medicines or the result of some illnesses.
At Chapel Gate Dental, we recommend a thorough dental examination for proper diagnosis and care to treat the cause of bad breath/ mouth breathing problems in Melbourne. Treating bad breath successfully involves re-establishing a good mix of bacteria in the mouth and throat. This approach is more likely to result in long-lasting management of the issue and avoid a short-term, potentially ineffectual solution, as may often occur with the use of breath odour masking agents.
At our practice, our goal is to help you maintain a consistently healthy and clean mouth, with a pleasant and fresh taste. When you have a healthy and clean mouth, you will be unlikely to experience morning breath or have negative reactions or awkward hints from family, friends or colleagues about a noticeable, unpleasant smell to your breath.
Treating and preventing bad breath will free you from always feeling self-conscious about the state of your breath and at Chapel gate Dental, our experienced dentists will offer you the best possible dental care in St Kilda.
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