Halitosis Treatment

Banishing Halitosis in Bethesda, MD

Chronic halitosis can steal your confidence and sabotage your social life. Getting effective care at Bethesda Dental Associates restores not just your fresh breath but also your sense of self. Our Bethesda dentists offer a variety of treatments for bad breath, targeting the underlying reason for the condition to ensure a refreshing return to normal.

Causes of Bad Breath

There is no one source of halitosis. Determining how to get rid of your bad breath requires narrowing down the common culprits. Once our dentists diagnose what is causing your halitosis, we can form a treatment plan for both that specific root cause and for you specifically as a patient.

Diet: Garlic, onions, fish, spicy foods, and coffee are common causes of halitosis.
Poor Oral Hygiene: Failure to brush and floss properly can leave food and bacteria lurking in your teeth and gums, causing bad breath.
Tooth Decay and Infections: Persistent bad breath could be a sign of underlying dental problems like cavities, cracked teeth, or infections.
Gum Disease: One of the early signs of periodontal disease—gingivitis and periodontitis—is chronic halitosis.
Tobacco Use: Smoking or using other tobacco products can contribute to bad breath.
Medical Conditions: Conditions like sinus infections or diabetes can affect your breath, and medication to treat an issue can also be a factor.

In Our Bethesda Office: Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)

If your bad breath is caused by gum disease or poor oral hygiene (which leads to gum disease), we tackle it with scaling and root planing (SRP) treatment. This dental deep cleaning removes plaque and tartar buildup. In the process, the treatment reduces gum inflammation and staves off consequences of gum disease, like bone and tooth loss.

When you visit our teeth cleaning dentists for SRP, we’ll first remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth and below your gums. This is the scaling step. Next, we’ll level out your tooth roots, eliminating grooves and pockets where bacteria can hide. This is the root planing step. SRP shouldn’t hurt, but we can provide local anesthetic if you’re anxious.

At Home: Tips and Techniques

At Bethesda Dental Associates, our halitosis experts will guide you on the best products and home remedies to manage bad breath symptoms. We can recommend toothpaste and mouthwashes specifically formulated to combat halitosis, as well as dietary changes you can make to avoid odor-causing foods.

Our team can even help you with your brushing and flossing technique. You may not be reaching the right spots to totally clean your teeth and gums of food particles and bacteria. We offer custom advice to optimize your hygiene routine.

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Have Halitosis in Bethesda? Not for Much Longer with Our Help

Get refreshed breath in a refreshing environment at Bethesda Dental Associates in the Wyngate-Alta Vista area. Our personalized care plans for halitosis are designed to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to set up an appointment for SRP and other bad breath remedies.