Bad Breath

Don't Cover It, Cure It!

Over 90 million people struggle with chronic bad breath! The culprit? Typically, people have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food particles, other debris, or bacteria in the mouth. These conditions produce volatile sulfur compounds just like those found in rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling breath. Other less common causes of halitosis include systemic (general health) problems: internal infections, gum disease, diabetes, kidney failure, or liver malfunction can cause bad breath; radiation treatment for cancer may produce a dry mouth and halitosis, as well. And several simple, non-medical conditions can occasionally have a temporarily negative effect on your breath: stress, dieting, snoring, advancing age, and hormonal changes.

If we suspect a systemic or internal problem such as an infection or underlying condition, we can recommend a visit with your family physician or specialist to identify the cause. But more often than not, we'll simply prescribe a professional breath kit called the Oxyfresh. Oxyfresh delivers fresh breath, a beautiful white smile and a healthy mouth. Here’s how:

• tongue cleaning removes odor-causing bacteria,
• concentrated, low-abrasion toothpaste lasts 4x longer,
• alcohol-free, non-burning and non-staining mouthwash, and
• exclusive Oxygene® eliminates mouth odors at their source.
• better breath means better relationships.

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