Halitosis (Bad Breath)

What is Halitosis?

Halitosis is common and is often a symptom of an underlying condition.  Halitosis can be caused by gum & dental disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, tonsil stones (tonsiliths), post-nasal drip or candida (thrush) of the tongue. Halitosis can also indicate mouth breathing in snoring/obstructive sleep apnoea or may be a sign of throat cancer.

What are the symptoms of halitosis?

Halitosis may be an isolated symptom or may be part of a number of symptoms associated with the underlying cause.

How do you treat halitosis?

Once the cause of the halitosis has been identified, a tailored management plan will be discussed. Treatment may include; lifestyle modification, medical therapies or surgical options.