Dentist Questions Halitosis

I have halitosis. Is there a permanent solution to help with this?

I have been suffering from halitosis for a few years now. Is there a permanent solution that can help with this?

9 Answers

Yes! Prebiotics from Life Extension Foundation will recolonize your mouth with the good bacteria which will stop halitosis. They are call Oral Hygiene prebiotics. We use them all the time in our practice
When was the last time you saw your dentist? Have you been treated for gum disease? If you have told you needed gum treatment, are you still deciding? What are you doing for home care? Going to your dentist twice a year. getting your teeth cleaned doesn't help. You eat every day. We put food and drink in our mouths constantly. YOU are the person who has to get the bacteria. dead bacteria, plaque, rotting food off your teeth. When you eat, would anyone pick up a dirty fork or spoon to eat with? By not cleaning your teeth and mouth you are putting fresh food into a mouth that has not been properly cleaned since your last dental check up.
Mouth odor can come from your teeth, gums. throat. You can use a mouthwash, chewing gum, breath mints, a fast brush on your teeth. This might help for a little while. Once the bacteria remultiply in enough numbers, the odor and bad taste are back. I do not know how old you are. Are some of your teeth feeling loose? Do your gums bleed? Are your gums swollen. You may have gum issues. Are your gums receding? Do you have any cavities or do any of your teeth hurt? Maybe your gum problem is just BEGINNING. It could be reversible. You should see your dentist. See what needs to be done.
You can't be feeling that well. Every time you bite down their has to be millions of bacteria and
their wastes going down to your stomach. If your gums. supporting bone and tissues are involved. some of these bacteria and their toxins are getting into your bloodstream. Your blood vessels may be inflamed and your body organs may be getting damaged. The risks of what poor mouth care can do to us is just being discovered. If you need treatment for gum disease, the latest and newest gum disease treatment is LANAP. ALL GUM DISEASE IS GONE IN ONE TREATMENT --NO CUTTING/ NO SEWING. YOU WILL BE INSTRUCTED HOW TO FLOSS AND BRUSH YOUR TEETH. THIS IS YOUR SECOND CHANCE TO START OVER.
Unfortunately without you practicing good home care, plus regular periodontal cleanings gum disease is CONTROLLED!
We eat every day. Plaque, that white sticky substance forms on our teeth and has to be removed every day. Flossing first and brushing correctly will help keep your mouth as healthy as possible


Check for post nasal drip.
Hello, this is a tough one. Although tongue brushing can be affective, but the true reason of halitosis is not known! You might pay attention to your diet and frequency of your eating. What you eat as far as garlic and onion has a lot to do with it as well. I highly recommend that you see your dentist to rule out gum disease which can cause a very bad odor in the mouth.
This may require help from your ear, nose, and throat doctor as well as your dentist to determine the actual cause, whether it be a carious lesion in a tooth that is untreated, over-retained wisdom teeth, or follicular tonsillitis or some manifestation of the oropharynx causing the halitosis.
You need to have the cause of this diagnosed as there are many: post-nasal drip, tonsillar crypts, periodontal disease, stomach issues, and others. Your dentist and physician can help you find the cause.
Keep up with periodical exams, cleanings, and proper home care.
Good day,

There are many possible causes for halitosis, therefore the first step should be find out what is the cause (e.g., periodontal problem, food impaction, decayed teeth, bacterial/fungal infection).

I advise you to visit a dentist to have a proper consultation, and then treat it accordingly.

Kind regards,

Dr. Chun-I Lee
First, check with your dentist to see if it is a dental issue. If not, then an ENT or a GI doc. It can be fixed!! 
 
Sincerely,

Richard J. Staller, D.D.S.