Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem that often comes from the activity of bacteria in the mouth. Although there is no way of knowing for sure, most adults probably suffer from bad breath occasionally, with perhaps 25% suffering from it on a regular basis.

There are two types of bad breath. Transitory, or occasional, bad breath is caused by foods like garlic and onions that generally only lasts from 24 to 72 hours. It might be referred to as “morning breath,” which goes away after you brush your teeth.

The odor of chronic bad breath results when bacteria in the mouth and on the tongue cause the formation of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC’s) in the form of hydrogen sulfides. The back of the tongue is the prime breeding spot for anaerobic bacteria that create odor-causing volatile sulfur compounds. This may be an ongoing problem requiring professional breath management. We can provide you with the latest oral rinses to remove this from your list of concerns. These same oral rinses can also eliminate many of the germs and bacteria that cause other oral diseases and discomforts.