3280 Howell Mill Rd. Suite 112
Atlanta, GA 30327
on't be embarrassed about bad breath! Chronic breath problems are actually more common than you might think and can actually stem from legitimate medical issues. Sure, your breath will tend to be pungent after eating certain strong foods or foregoing the toothbrush or floss for a few days. But for many, bad breath is an ongoing occurrence that fails to respond to even the most diligent hygiene routines.
At Art of the Smile, we treat bad breath at its source to help our Georgia patients beat the unfortunate social stigma. Whether you've dealt with bad breath for years or have noticed others noticing your bad breath lately, we can help with advanced breath freshening, odor-eliminating treatments.
First we identify the source of the odor - in the majority of cases we find that lingering bad breath results from a build-up of bacteria in hard-to-reach areas of the tooth, gums, tongue, and throat. For some, it is mild build-up that can be removed easily. For others, it may indicate periodontal disease and require an ongoing care plan.
In some cases, however, bad breath can be a sign of a medical conditions ranging in severity from sinus infection to diabetes, liver disease, or gallbladder dysfunction. Tooth infection, dry mouth, and allergies are a few of the more minor causes. Remember that most bad breath cases are easily treatable and that patients are encouraged to get the condition checked out sooner rather than later.
In bad breath due to decay, the bacteria produces acids which give off an unpleasant odor and can actually alter the way you taste food and beverages. Depending on the amount of bacteria and the severity of the odor, we will create a noninvasive treatment program to eliminate the bad breath by targeting and removing the decay. This may be accomplished through manual removal, special rinses and other dental efforts.
We offer a variety of dental products which can help kill bacteria and promote a healthy pH balance:
- Squigle mouthwash - treats bad breath, canker sores, gum disease, cavities by attacking plaque, tartar and stains
- The Rotadent brush - helps eliminate bacteria with leading powered brush with 90,000 filament sweeps per second
- Pro Den Rx-Fluoridated toothpaste
- SmartMouth mouthwash - eliminates bad breath without alcohol
- SmartMouth - this BreathCure System contains a revolutionary Oxidation / Zinc ion technology that allows 24-hour breath protection
- Perio Check - this medicated rinse treats slight gingivitis
Due for a cleaning? Call or email Art of the Smile in Atlanta today for your personalized dental check-up and make sure your teeth and gums are in great shape!
