Bad breath may be a sign of gum disease, because breath odor may be caused by bacteria that take up residence in a person's gums and begin to damage the surrounding tissue and bone.
Tobacco users frequently suffer from bad breath, but breath odor may also be a symptom of diabetes, dry mouth, infections, sinusitis, bronchitis and gastrointestinal problems.
Finding out the cause of breath odor may help you catch health problems that have gone undiagnosed and untreated.
Dr. Morton diagnoses and treats the causes of breath odor, and can provide you with more information. We invite you to call his Moorestown office to set up an appointment.
More information about the causes of breath odor is also available on the Internet:
It isn't difficult to be checked for mouth disease, and treatment can help eliminate breath odors and improve your health. The sooner a patient receives treatment, the better.