Breath Treatment
Serving Bethesda, Clarksville
and the Greater Maryland area
Bad breath is a common problem that, in many cases, can be embarrassing and even debilitating for its sufferers.
Bad breath, sometimes referred to as halitosis, can be caused by a number of things, including:
- Dental hygiene issues
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Illness
- The bacterial composition of the saliva
In cases of persistent bad breath, our dentists and hygienists are trained and experienced in isolating the cause of the problem and then treating the underlying condition to eliminate the halitosis.
Dental hygiene
One of the most common causes of both bad breath and of tooth decay, proper dental hygiene is vital to both your dental health and your overall physical health.
Our dentists, hygienists, and the rest of our staff are all happy to help you establish and maintain a good dental hygiene routine designed to ensure the best dental health possible and to eliminate the source of many bad breath problems.
Gum disease
Gum disease is another common source of breath problems. Caused by bacterial infection of the gums, gum (or periodontal) disease can cause a host of problems with your dental health, from bad breath to tooth loss. We include a thorough analysis of the gums with every regular dental checkup, and we offer a range of treatments for any gum disease we do find.
Tooth decay
Tooth decay is another common cause of bad breath problems, from the early stages of a cavity to more advanced decay, we can treat and cure tooth decay related breath problems with a range of dentistry solutions from our porcelain fillings and dental bonding procedures, to root canal, or endodontic therapy.
Illness
In some cases, bad breath may be caused by some underlying physical problem. While rare, we do take these cases very seriously and refer patients who may be suffering from an underlying illness to their personal physicians to determine the cause.
In these cases, we will thoroughly analyze the composition of the saliva and we may prescribe a specially formulated mouth rinse to counter these effects and to effectively neutralize the odor-causing elements.
Schedule your consultation
If you or someone you love suffers from persistent bad breath, or halitosis, call or email us today. We'll schedule your confidential breath treatment consultation with our helpful staff, and we'll help you resolve your problem once and for all.
