Treatment of halitosis (bad breath)
 Dr.
Frey feels that while bad breath might be a symptom of some other
disorder, it most likely stems from dental decay,
periodontitis, or bacteria at the back of the tongue.
Periodontitis is a disease affecting gums and bone that support the
teeth, and it results from inadequate tooth brushing and flossing. In this
disease, the irritated gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets
between the teeth and the gums. These pockets fill with bacteria and pus
which give off a foul odor.
In some
cases, bacteria at the back of the tongue or in the throat, can also
produce the malodor associated with halitosis. In many cases
mouthwashes prove ineffective because they only mask the odor instead of
killing the bacteria that create it. Dr. Frey has extensive experience
in diagnosing the source of bad-breath and can develop a treatment
tailored to get rid of your bad breath once and for all!
Please call our office at (707) 545-4125 if you have questions regarding halitosis.
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