What is bad breath?

An unpleasant odour that is often accompanied by an unpleasant taste in the mouth and is usually most noticeable in the morning.

Occurrence

• Most people experience temporary bad breath from time to time.

• If you have a noticeably unpleasant odour, you should be examined to identify the underlying cause.

• In 85 percent of cases, bad breath is caused by conditions in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract.

Common causes

• Diet
• Periodontitis and caries
• Chronic tonsillitis/throat inflammation
• Crypts in the tonsils
• Chronic sinusitis
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Other causes

Who can help you?

One of our ear, nose and throat specialists will be able to carry out a satisfactory examination in order to make the correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. If necessary, help can be sought from one of our dentists. We have standardized procedures as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment to ensure our patients receive a thorough and rapid examination.