Halitosis Treatment
In order to cure your halitosis, or bad breath, you first need to find the origin of mouth odor. Is it caused by poor dental hygiene, certain types of food or a medical condition? While halitosis can sometimes be cured using home treatments, specific conditions will require the care and attention of a medical professional. If you experience chronic bad breath, make an appointment with the specialists at Red Bank Smiles. We’ll work with you to find a halitosis cure.
At-Home Remedies for Halitosis
Oftentimes, halitosis is caused by dietary habits or poor dental hygiene. By making small lifestyle changes, you can help stop bad breath in its tracks. Reduce or prevent halitosis with these tips:
- Practice good oral hygiene. Using fluoride toothpaste, brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day, especially after eating pungent foods, like garlic or onions. To remove food particles that can wedge their way between your teeth, also be sure to use dental floss. If you wear dentures, always remove them at night and clean them thoroughly before inserting them back in your mouth.
- Quit smoking. Smoking and chewing tobacco products can cause bad breath and lead to gum disease. By kicking the habit, you’ll help put an end to halitosis.
- Drink plenty of water. If you regularly experience dry mouth, drinking water will help wash away food particles and bacteria – a role usually reserved for saliva.
- Watch what you eat. Some foods can cause bad breath. If you know which foods lead to halitosis, you can effectively avoid them.
Other Halitosis Treatments
If at-home remedies don’t do the trick, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist. Bad breath caused by gum disease, or periodontitis, cannot be cured unless you treat the condition. Your dentist may recommend scaling and root planning, medications and even surgery, depending on the severity of the disease. Your dentist may also refer you to a family doctor or specialist if they believe that the halitosis is caused by something other than an oral condition, such as bronchitis or diabetes.
Visit Red Bank Smiles
Find out what’s causing your bad breath – schedule an appointment at Red Bank Smiles. We’re located at 180 River Rd in Red Bank, NJ.
