Bad Breath Treatment in Morton Grove, IL
Effective Halitosis Treatment for a Fresher Breath
What is Bad Breath?
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an odor from the mouth often caused by bacteria, poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, certain foods, or tobacco use. Persistent bad breath may signal gum disease or other health issues. Good brushing, flossing, tongue cleaning, and regular dental visits can help keep breath fresh. Learn more about Oral Hygiene | Gum Disease Treatment.
Linda visited ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove for treatment of bad breath. With personalized care focused on gum health and hygiene, she now enjoys fresher breath and greater confidence.
❇️ Linda’s Bad Breath Success Story
“I came in for bad breath and bleeding gums. Dr. Danos treated early gum disease—within weeks, my breath improved, and my gums felt healthier.”— Linda T., Glenview, IL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What Are The Causes Of Bad Breath?
Halitosis is the medical name for bad breath. The most common cause of bad breath is tiny food particles (plaque) trapped in your teeth and mouth. When the natural bacteria in your mouth break down these tiny bits of food, a foul-smelling gas is released. This causes bad breath. Good oral hygiene helps prevent bad breath.
Other causes of bad breath may include:
- A telltale sign of periodontal disease is bad breath. (Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease)
- Yeast infections in the mouth, such as thrush
- Tooth decay, Cavities, and broken-down teeth.
- Unclean dentures, poor fitting dental appliances- Inferior dentures (porous acrylic bases can become contaminated with anaerobic bacteria.
- Faulty dental work (Broken feelings and bad Crowns)
- Gum or Tooth Abscesses
- Lifestyle habits such as smoking and drinking
- Dry mouth syndrome (inadequate saliva production often occurs when we get older and can also be a side-effect of certain medications.
- Sinus/tonsil infections/Acid reflux
- On rare occasions, a few medical conditions such as Liver disease, Kidney and Lung infections. Diabetes and cancer may cause bad breath. In these situations, our practitioners at ProCare Family Dental will perform a comprehensive examination to help identify whether bad breath is caused by some problem relating to your mouth or refer you to a Physician if a medical condition is suspected.
- A reduction in saliva flow can sometimes cause persistent bad breath. If you also experience mouth dryness, our dry mouth treatment in Morton Grove can help restore comfort and protect your oral health.
Bad Breath Treatment in Morton Grove, IL
In our experience, a great deal of bad breath is the result of gum disease (Periodontal disease), which might simply require professional teeth cleaning and polishing by one of our Hygienists, and in cases of advanced gum disease, a more complex treatment, such as root planning (deep cleaning) and the use of antibiotics, would be recommended.
Treatment can range from periodontal therapy to restoring bad teeth and replacing failed restorations, to special rinses and oral hygiene products to be used regularly.
However, while these treatments will help promote good breath, without good oral hygiene practices and regular (at least twice yearly) check-ups by our Dentist, bad breath will likely return.
If you have been suffering from bad breath that is affecting your quality of life, schedule a consultation with one of our Doctors at ProCare Family Dental to learn more about treatment for halitosis and to improve your dental health.
Bad Breath Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
