Bad breath treatment Hertfordshire

What causes bad breath?

There are many different causes of bad breath, from poor dental hygiene and certain health conditions, to smoking tobacco products and even dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease.

The symptoms of bad breath, or halitosis, are difficult to miss – the main symptom being a bad odour coming from the mouth. 

You may notice that this gets worse when you first wake up in the morning or after smoking, drinking coffee or eating strong foods, like onions or garlic.

If your symptoms don’t improve after brushing your teeth and altering your diet and lifestyle, then you’ll need to take a trip to the dentist for the issue to be investigated further.

During your appointment, your dentist will provide appropriate treatment, depending on the cause of your bad breath, and suggest improvements you can make to your oral hygiene routine to help you prevent bad breath.

Treating bad breath at Hertford Dental Care

Here at Hertford Dental Care, we understand that no two mouths are the same, and what’s causing one person’s bad breath may not be causing someone else’s.

Your individual treatment plan will depend on what’s causing your halitosis, and your dental hygienist will diagnose this by reviewing your oral health history and examining your teeth and gums to see if they can identify a clear cause.

Nine times out of 10, bad breath is due to an inadequate oral hygiene routine, so we’ll clean your teeth professionally and recommend changes you can make to your routine – such as regular brushing and flossing – to maintain fresh breath at home.

If the cause of your bad breath is gum disease, we’ll provide the treatment you need. This would include cleaning your teeth to remove build-ups of plaque and tartar and recommending an antimicrobial mouthwash to use at home to keep this at bay.

Rarely, bad breath may be a symptom of an underlying health condition, and if this is the case, we’d recommend seeking alternative treatment from your GP to get your symptoms under control.

Book a consultation!

Sick of your bad breath?

We can help here at Hertford Dental Care.

To book a consultation for bad breath treatment in Hertfordshire, give us a call today on 01992 509 669 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable date and time for your appointment!