Bad breath can be very embarrassing especially if a partner or family member mentions it. There are various reasons that you may have bad breath and leaving it alone will not make it go away.
Some of the causes are:
Poor oral hygiene
Gum disease
Gastric reflux
Unclean dentures
Decay
Most causes of bad breath are related to oral problems however it can also be caused my other medical conditions such as diabetes and liver disease.
There are many treatment options depending on the source of the problem which may include:
Treatments
A scale and clean
Fixing cracked fillings and crowns
Treatment of decay
Information from one of our friendly team members on how to clean your teeth correctly in order to prevent bad breath in the future will also be provided if you need a refresher.