Bad Breath and Halitosis

Causes Bad Breath & Ineffective Treatments
Bad breath known as "Dragon Mouth" has Americans spending over $1 billion a year on mouthwashes, mints, sprays, drops, gums, and other products that they hope will eliminate their problem. These products are a waste of money and they can actually worsen the odor.

First realize that what you put in your mouth affects your teeth, gums and general health. Everybody knows that sweets cause cavities, however few people realize that liquid sugar causes the most damage. Soft drinks, including diet sodas, are full of acids and sugar. So are juices. They cause your teeth to dissolve in your mouth, forming cavities.

Sugar consumption also increases the risk of diabetes and pancreatic disease. Furthermore, sodas/carbonated drinks can weaken bones and muscles by reducing calcium in your body. We recommend that you substitute pure water for soft drinks and juices and read labels for the foods that you eat.

Mouth Wash and Bad Breath
Most commercial mouthwashes contain alcohol, which dries your mouth and teeth. The drier your mouth gets the more bacteria grow, since there is no saliva to wash them away. This increases the number of cavities and makes your teeth sensitive to cold foods and drinks (especially if you grind your teeth). Furthermore, common mouthwashes, toothpastes, gums and mints can place a "seal-coating" on your tongue. This coating acts to seal the bacteria deeper into the tongue crevices, giving them additional protection to live and multiply. Now you finally know why your Scope and Listerine do not work to cure bad breath! Another problem with alcohol containing products is that they dry your teeth and make them sensitive to cold foods, not to mention increasing the risk of cavities. Some clinical studies indicate that these alcoholic products can increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer by up to 60%.

Chronic Halitosis - Stubborn
Chronic halitosis does NOT improve over time and does not go away with even your best efforts of home care. Halitosis is a social problem that affects over 50 million people and it can have devastating effects. People tend to form negative impressions about individuals who have bad breath. One's self esteem can be seriously impaired, while social and business relationships can suffer.

Bad Breath Test
We take a Halimeter reading which is a special machine that measures the level of sulfur in your mouth. Depending on the reading, we examine all possible causes for your problem and we show you how to use the Oxyfresh products accordingly so that you will never have to worry about halitosis again. Oxyfresh which is an alcohol-free program for those who want a safe, long-term, preventive maintenance program that provides exceptional breath odor control and naturally supports cosmetic dentistry. There’s no burning or staining and it's gentle on tooth enamel. The maintenance for Oxyfresh takes a few minutes longer than it would with regular flossing and brushing but the results are quite refreshing.

If you have any more questions about bad breath treatment or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. John Halmaghi at Comfort Dental in Southfield, Michigan serving metro Detroit please call
248-646-2273.