Breath Freshening

It’s embarrassing, awkward, even alienating! And for 40 million Americans, it’s an unnecessary way of life. But these can be the least negative byproducts of harboring bad breath.

There are two types of halitosis, known as transitory bad breath and chronic bad breath.
Foods, such as onions and garlic, lend themselves to the first type of bad breath, which usually lasts for a 24 to 48-hour period.

More serious, however, is chronic bad breath, which does not improve over time, and results in a constant odor caused by bacterial build-up in the mouth and on the tongue. In turn, this bacteria forms volatile sulfur compounds (VSC’s), which may be an ongoing problem that must be treated professionally. Chronic halitosis may also manifest due to underlying conditions such as diabetes, sinusitis, and emphysema.

Fortunately, at Tribeca Smiles, we can diagnose the cause of your bad breath in addition to which type you suffer from, helping to eliminate the problem from your mouth and your life.