Bad Breath

Dental decay and diseases in the gums are the most common form of diseases which often result into bad breath. This disease is medically known as Halitosis and the main causes of bad breath are a combination of food lodged between the teeth and poor oral hygiene which results into gum disease.

The common measures for oral hygiene are cleansing the mouth, brushing teeth twice a day, dental floss and other fluorides. However odors that form from the food containing volatile oils such as onions and garlic that ultimately leads to bad breath.

Causes : Apart from teeth problems certain other problems also causes bad breath these include liver failure which gives the breath of mousy odor, other diseases such as kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes also causes bad breath. The disease of lung abscess can also cause very severe case of halitosis. Bad breath is often associated with problems of intestine however it is the case only in the if there is a tumor in the stomach that causes this disease.

Treatment : In some cases treatment lies in prevention as prescribed by the dentist like stopping the intake of garlic, onions and other spiced foods that can prevent the condition of bad breath. Also using of a tongue scrapper to clean the tongue and using mouthwashes are the effective measures.

Treatment of bad breath at times also requires specialist care. A dentist can clean up to 4 to 6 millimeters deep below the gum line with the help of scaling and root planning measures. This process removes tartar and the diseased root surface which treats bad breath.

To thoroughly cleansing the teeth a periodontal flap surgery is also an efficient option. The surgery may also involve removal of an infected gum to secure the rest of the gum from infection. A case of periodontal abscesses causes bone destruction but can be cured with surgery and antibiotics that allows much of the diseased bone to grow back.

Our medical team in India provides excellent healthcare facilities for treatment of bad breath. Our team provides most satisfactory healthcare services to patients in Apollo Hospital (Accredited by JCI). Free consultation from specialist and high standards of facilities provided by our team at most affordable prices are the advantages of receiving medical treatments in India.