Shorewood, IL         Shorewood Family Dental Care         Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Richard Craig, Dr. Robert Funk,
Dr. Henry Vicioso, Dr. Gina Mueller

607 West Jefferson Street = Shorewood IL = 60404 = 815 725-5991
 

Treatment of halitosis (bad breath)
 

We feel that while bad breath might be a symptom of some other disorder, it most likely stems from dental decay and periodontitis.

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.

Patients with bad breath need a complete dental evaluation.  If gum disease and/or dental decay is diagnosed, it can be treated readily.  The patient will no longer have an infection in his or her mouth, and he or she will no longer have the embarrassment of bad breath.

Please call our office at 815 725-5991 if you have questions regarding halitosis.

 

 

 


Bad Breath -Halitosis
In Shorewood Illinois and the surrounding
Plainfield - Joliet - Minooka - Channahon IL areas.