Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Taking care of your mouth helps prevent problems such as dental bleeding, gingivitis (gum disease) and halitosis.

Signs of periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and periodontitis are:

• Red swollen, tender, painful or bleeding gums.
• Gums that have shrunk from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath
• A bad taste in the mouth
• Abcesses between teeth and gums
• The fit of  a denture has changed.
• Loose teeth, drifting apart of teeth, and gaps appearing between teeth.