These gases come from the metabolic process of both bacterial and food debris, and are the source of mouth odor. An elevated reading can signal the source of these odor-causing gases. A personal interview, oral cancer exam, peridontal evaluation, intra-oral camera screening and clinical exam are also used to properly diagnose your problem. Once we have determined the degree and cause of the breath problem, the treatment can take many forms. If medical problems are found to be the underlying cause of bad breath, proper referral will be made.
Dental problems account for the majority of breath disorders.
These can range from broken, leaking fillings or obvious infection, to impacted teeth and calculus buildup which can harbor odor-causing bacteria. Recommendation will be made to correct and treat any dental disease that is directly related to the breath problem. Finally, an effective home care program will be designed for the destruction of the volatile sulfur gases.