Halitosis

Halitosis is a sophisticated word for “bad breath.” Depending on the cause, bad breath may be occasional or may be a more persistent condition. The most common cause of bad breath is bacteria. Because the mouth is moist and warm, it creates perfect conditions for the millions of bacteria that live in the mouth. In fact, approximately 80% of bad breath is caused by something in the mouth. Call our office promptly if you are experiencing bad breath and we will perform a physical examination of you mouth to determine the cause.