anyone, for any number of reasons. Though the average case
can usually be treated with brushing, flossing and a
mouthwash rinse, there are those who suffer from chronic
bad breath and expend a great deal of time, effort and
frustration in their search for an effective cure. This
often results in failure, since there are a number of
health issues which may be the catalyst for such a
condition. Individuals who experience the effects of
halitosis should seek intervention from their dentist or
primary care physician if they find that their attempts to
treat the problem are unsuccessful.

Often, chronic bad breath signifies a build-up of certain
types of bacteria that dwell within the structure of the
mouth, and your dentist may be able to provide treatment
under such conditions. There are a number of other
catalysts for the onset of halitosis, however, and these
may demand more aggressive forms of treatment. Included
among the medical causes of halitosis are kidney, liver and
lung diseases, as well as diabetes, blood disorders,
carcinomas, gallbladder dysfunction, sinus and tonsilar
infections, sinus drainage, post-nasal drip, menstruation
and certain foods that react to the individual’s chemistry
in such a way as to cause bad breath.

In addition, there are dental issues that may cause
halitosis, such as extensive tooth decay, oral infections,
abscesses, periodontal disease, allergies, xerostomia
(dry-mouth condition) and oral cancer. Though there are
numerous causes of chronic bad breath, fighting the
condition may be difficult and, sometimes, expensive. In
the case of cancer or diseases related to certain
significant organs of the body, treatment may not be
possible - or, if so, will be cost inhibitive, at the very
least. In those scenarios, eliminating the symptom of bad
breath means eradicating the illness that serves as the
catalyst, which may not be an option. Consulting with your
physician, dentist or oral surgeon will provide you with
more information that’s significant to your particular
case, as well as possible treatment plans that may be put
into action.

One of the by-products of halitosis is social isolation. In
addition to the medical problems that may be the cause of
this type of problem, the impact that it has on an
individual’s social life can be devastating. More often
than not, people tend to associate bad breath with poor
oral hygiene when, in fact, that may not be the case at
all. Even someone who practices a daily regimen of
brushing, flossing and mouth rinses can fall victim to
halitosis and, when that happens, it can cause severe
repercussions with family, friends and co-workers who may
be less than understanding of such a condition.

If you should find yourself fighting against the effects of
halitosis but haven’t found a successful treatment plan,
you can now take comfort in the fact that there may now be
some solutions to the problem.