Some people have bad breath that brushing and mouthwash don’t fix. The medical name is halitosis, and it can make you self-conscious around other people.
It comes from anaerobic bacteria that produce sulphur. They live naturally under the surface of the tongue and in the throat, and some conditions make them multiply quickly.
How we treat it
Your dentist decides on treatment after looking at:
- the health of your mouth
- what is causing the bad breath
- how severe it is
- which medicines, procedures or therapies suit you
- what you would prefer
For safe, long-term control we recommend TheraBreath, an alcohol-free programme. Its patented oxygenating ingredient, OXYD-8, stops the bacteria from over-multiplying.