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Occasional bad breath happens to everyone, but if you’re relying on gum, mints, or mouthwash to get you through the day, you may have a more serious problem. Typically caused by poor oral hygiene, halitosis can have other causes as well and might even be a sign that you have gum disease.

But you don’t have to let bad breath put a damper on your professional or social life. When you schedule a visit to our Bridgeport office, Dr. Curtis will perform a thorough oral exam and talk with your about your lifestyle conditions and brushing habits.

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No one likes to talk about bad breath. Chronic halitosis is a common condition that affects an estimated 90 million people. Mints, gum, and over-the-counter mouthwash can mask the odor but not eliminate it. Bridgeport, Trumbull dentist Dr. Curtis treats the source of mouth odor to restore freshness. You’ll thank Dr. Curtis, and your friends, family, and coworkers will thank you!

Bad breath has many causes, including:

• Aging
• An accumulation of odor-causing bacteria on dentures or partials
• Decaying food particles and bacteria in the mouth
• Hormonal changes
• Lack of salivary flow
• Periodontal (gum) disease
• Radiation treatment for cancer
• Untreated medical conditions (more…)