Specialized Treatment

Bad Breath (Halitosis) & Bleeding Gums (Pyorrhea)
These conditions are common & might affect any of us in a mild to severe form. These conditions undermine the confidence at both the personal and professional fronts.

The causes for bad breath may be any of the following:

• Presence of gum disease.
• Improper oral hygiene / brushing.
• Presence of plaque and / or tartar deposits.
• Presence of a coating on the tongue, due to lack of tongue - cleaning.
• Presence of large carious ( decayed) teeth
• Presence of infected teeth
• Habitual consumption of pungent foods (e.g. garlic, onion Etc.) or drinks (Tea, coffee etc.)
• Underlying systemic diseases - like digestive tract problems etc.
• Presence of sinus infection or heavy cold
• Presence of broken down fillings / restorations / crowns
• Intake of certain medicaments

Most of the above reasons cited can be eliminated by timely intervention by the dentist. Your dentist will recommend through scaling and polishing procedures to control further gum disease followed by other required dental procedures.

Replacement of old fillings or crowns may be recommended on your part, a meticulous oral hygiene program is essential. This includes brushing twice daily and flossing difficult areas.