halitosis (Bad Breath)

Bad breath is not just embarrasing nuisance. It can damage personal relationships, affect job performance and raises, or even signal serious health problems. There are a number of possible causes of bad breath including the following dental conditions:

• Extensive dental decay
• Periodontal (gum) disease
• Oral infections or abscesses
• Oral cancers
• Xerostomia (dry mouth condition). Many medications can contribute to a condition of xerostomia.
• Oral conditions resulting from post-nasal drips or discharges
• Allergy conditions
• A proliferation of specific types of gram (-) anaerobic bacteria.

Sometimes bad breath does not originate in the mouth. It may be a sign of certain medical conditions:

• Sinus infections & abnormal sinus anatomies, post nasal drainage (drips)
• Tonsilar infections or tonsiloliths
• Lung diseases
• Kidney diseases
• Liver diseases
• Blood disorders
• Diabetes
• Gallbladder dysfunction
• Menstruation
• Carcinomas

Bad breath can also be caused by certain foods such as garlic and onions. Smoking and coffee are other common causes of bad breath.

Bad breath is very common. Let us help you to determine the cause of your problem and find ways to aleviate your bad breath through professional dental care.

Call Modern Dental Care at 702-372-4039 for you personal oral health evaluation. If you are not ready to take to make any dental care decisions, you may also set up a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your oral health concerns.